Cpl. Jeff Witzke
Columbia Valley RCMP
The Columbia Valley RCMP would like to thank all the members of the Columbia Valley Search and Rescue. Over the last week they have been extremely busy helping injured or stranded persons to safety and were first on scene of a horrific helicopter crash. These members are local community members that volunteer their time to help those in need. A big shout out and thanks for all you do.
On July 2 police were notified of an overturned sailboat on Lake Windermere. The strong winds flipped the boat and the operator was not able to get it right side up. Members were enroute using the RCMP police boat, however, a Good Samaritan nearby saw the incident and used their own boat to rescue the stranded boater.
On July 5 the RCMP were made aware of a stolen bike out of Radium Hot Springs that occurred over the last two days. The bike is a large, red and black Rocky Mountain Growler 2.0. If anyone has seen or knows of its whereabouts, please contact the RCMP detachment.
On July 6 police were made aware of stranded hikers near the Hanging Glacier due to the road being washed out. One of the hikers came out a day early and came across a flash flood that washed out the road, making it inpassible by vehicle. The hiker was able to cross and used his mountain bike to pedal for help. Search and Rescue was requested and confirmed the road was washed out and observed two vehicles on the wrong side of the flooded area. The hikers were eventually located and flown out to safety.
