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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Relay buddies Rose Smith, left and Landon McGauley pound it on the Relay route Thursday. For more photos see Page A2 and A3. Karen Powell photo
Guilty AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter The 12-member jury has found Bradley Van Dyke and Clarence Gill guilty on all four charges. A trial date to set a sentencing hearing is slated for April 10. Van Dyke and Gill were charged with break and enter to commit an indictable offence, assault, aggravated assault and using a firearm while committing or attempting to commit the indictable offence of assault after an incident in Bouchie Lake September 2009. Check future Observers for sentencing.
Kayaker rescued before hitting ice jam AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter A Gold Pan kayaker is lucky to be alive after spending the night along the river. At approximately 8 p.m. Saturday, Quesnel RCMP received a report of an overdue kayaker. RCMP were advised a 51-year-old Quesnel man had launched his kayak at White’s Landing near Dunkley earlier that day with plans to arrive in Quesnel before dark. When he failed to arrive and he could not be reached on his cell phone, a concerned friend reported him missing to RCMP. The experienced kayaker
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was equipped with a survival pack, food, clothing and blankets. Quesnel Search and Rescue and Quesnel RCMP determined that a day time search of the river and surrounding area would commence first thing Sunday morning. Sunday, local volunteers from Quesnel Search and Rescue, the Quesnel RCMP and RCMP Air Services began coordinated search efforts of the area. The male was located by RCMP and Search and Rescue shortly after 11 a.m. as he was approaching an ice jam approximately 25 miles north of Quesnel. Search and Rescue officials
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reported the presence of ice jams the size of small vehicles further upriver and successfully diverted him away from this potentially hazardous and fatal situation. Once on shore, the man said he spent the night along the river after realizing the distance was farther than he anticipated. Fortunately, he was prepared with a survival kit, food, blankets and clothing allowing him to survive the below freezing temperatures. The fact he had a planned route with a predetermined destination and arrival time allowed searchers to better focus their efforts. Quesnel RCMP remind members of the public to
be well prepared for any unforeseen circumstances when doing any back country recreation. Always ensure you are well equipped with food and survival gear, and that family and friends are aware of your route, your final destination and anticipated arrival time. Be mindful cell phone coverage is generally not available in most back country locations. Consider carrying a personal GPS tracking device similar to those used by back country skiers and snowmobilers. Quesnel RCMP thank the local representatives and volunteers from Quesnel Search and Rescue.
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