Columbia Valley Pioneer staff
Columbia Valley Search and Rescue urge people to be safe when venturing on the water.
The crew recently assisted Kimberley in a mutual aid call to search for a missing individual on a waterway. The next day the Columbia Valley crew were called out for paddlers in distress on the Kootenay River.
Before people venture out on the water, plan your trip and check the weather forecast. And make sure you have the basic paddling skills required for your journey. Better yet, seek out experienced paddlers or a guide.
