Columbia Valley SAR

CVSAR is a 100% volunteer organization and is headquartered in Invermere/Windermere BC. We respond to missing and injured persons in the Columbia Valley of BC

[EmergencyInfoBC @EmergencyInfoBC]

#Evacuation Alert issued by @RDEastKootenay in the Fairmont Hot Springs/Cold Spring Creek area. More info & map: https://t.co/DEnQQfsJ5h #BCFlood

[BCSARA @BCSARAssoc]

284 #BCSAR volunteers responded to 27 calls for service during first week of March. If you ever need help, call 911. And know we NEVER charge for #searchandrescue service.

Full wkly incident summary 👉 https://t.co/2AoHvXfXxd

📸: Chilliwack SAR, Shuswap SAR & Comox Valley SAR

[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/7aSrp1Tj2l

[107.5 2day FM @10752dayFM]

Kimberley and Columbia Valley Search and Rescue was asked to help out Columbia Valley RCMP in their efforts to locate four overdue travelers near Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park.

@InvermereSAR @Kimberleysar #Kimberley #ColumbiaValley

https://t.co/R9el6hSwI9

[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

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[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/di2XZPe95V

[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/EnMpNx6r8a

[Avalanche Canada @avalancheca]

❗️ We're issuing a NEW Special Public Avalanche Warning for the North Rockies, Cariboos, South Rockies, the Lizard-Flathead regions and @BanffNP, @YohoNP, @KootenayNP, and @WatertonLakesNP (1/2)
https://t.co/JnnpGNdZaQ

[BCSARA @BCSARAssoc]

Remembering air, marine & ground #BCSAR volunteers who have lost lives in line of duty. 17 names on memorial, all lost during responses / approved training. #SearchandRescueVolunteerMemorialDay also recognizes all #unpaidprofessionals who currently serve #thatothersmaylive

[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

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[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

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[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

Just posted a photo @ Panorama Mountain Resort https://t.co/jHP5CGZDBZ

[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/Octsg2Zk8Q

[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

Good news.Subjects located and their vehicle is unstuck (note @Nissan does not make snowmobiles).Glad to report everyone is in good condition and appreciate the subjects decisions to call for help and remain with their vehicle.Being caught out overnight in winter is cause for 911

[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

Team members are out tonight working with the @BCRCMP Think warm thoughts and remember that trouble can happen even on a road in #bc in #winter @BCSARAssoc @BCAdvSmart #Preparedness

[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

Check it out and learn backcountry ski safety from a search and rescue perspective

[BC AdventureSmart @BCAdvSmart]

Join our friends @avalancheca Jan.21st for their “Be Avy Savvy -- What SAR wants you to know” webinar.
#avysavvy #bcadventuresmart
https://t.co/aJX76MGoRZ

[Columbia Valley SAR @InvermereSAR]

For the backcountry enthusiasts out there!

[ACMG @ACMGca]

A quick look at Pascal Haegeli’s research on airbag packs. If you’ve been wondering if they make a difference – here’s some info.

https://t.co/wMMNyuorjD

[BCSARA @BCSARAssoc]

Last week 485 volunteers responded to 33 tasks, including several larger searches. Groups will often request mutual aid from neighbouring SAR groups, allowing them to quickly scale up their searches if needed.

Full weekly incident summary 👉 https://t.co/IOZ6yKE0Lc

[Coquitlam SAR @CoquitlamSAR]

Missing person in Port Moody. Please contact @PortMoodyPD if you saw her, thanks or have any information to assist.

[Squamish RCMP @SquamishRCMP]

Missing snowshoer on St. Marks Summit located deceased https://t.co/QmOXrIksvR @bccoroners @NSRescue @BC_EHS