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Stranded swimmer hoisted off log A child trapped on a log in the Quinsam River Thursday afternoon was rescued by 442 Search and Rescue Squadron. “The river current was very strong preventing anyone from reaching the girl,” said Const. Peter Wise of the Campbell River RCMP. RCMP called in 442 Search and Rescue Squadron who were on scene within minutes, plucking the girl from a log in the middle of the river channel. The girl is a tourist from Germany and was tubing with her family. Witnesses reported the group struck the tree and were dumped into the water. The other children reached shore while the child remained trapped on the log. Luckily, the 442 Squadron Cormorant crew at CFB Comox was nearby doing readiness training. “We were on scene in 20 minutes,” said Capt. Luc Coates, aircraft commander. “We flew up the river and spotted her very easily. She was wearing a red life-jacket and there were many anglers in the area alerting us.” Once overhead, Search and Rescue Technician (SAR Tech) MCpl. Alexandre Demers was hoisted down from a height of 200 feet. “She was very calm, despite speaking only German,” said MCpl. Demers. “The Flight Engineer [Warrant Officer Phillipe Robin] did a great job of hoisting me down right next to the log. I did my best to explain what was going to happen, put the rescue collar on her and we were hoisted up quickly.” Once on board, the helicopter flew to the Campbell River Air-
PHOTO BY CONST. J.K. CLELLAND/CAMPBELL RIVER RCMP
442 Squadron SAR Tech Master Cpl. Alexandre Demers prepares to hoist a stranded swimmer up to a helicopter after the girl struck the log while inner tubing on the Quinsam River.
port, where the young girl was transferred to BC Ambulance as a precaution. Lead RCMP investigator Const. Ian Gammie said, “fortunately the child was wearing a PFD.” The
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current around the tree formed a very dangerous undertow and otherwise the child would have been trapped. The tree, or “strainer”, had been previously reported as a hazard
by Campbell River Ground Search and Rescue in local media. The high water level was also reported by BC Hydro throughout July. Campbell River RCMP are reminding the public of the
danger posed by swift moving water. But 442 Squadron didn’t have much time to rest. As the helicopter was refuContinued on A3
During the summer months most pets would prefer to stay home in a cool place rather than walk on hot city ROYAL LEPAGE pavement or sit in PROCESS a parked car.
The temperature in a parked car, even in the shade with the windows partly open, can rapidly reach a level that will seriously harm or even kill your pet. Dogs cool themselves by panting and by releasing heat through their paws. On summer days the air and upholstery in your vehicle can heat up to high temperatures that make it impossible for pets to cool themselves. Your dog will be more comfortable if left at home. If you see a dog languishing in a hot car, call the BC SPCA in your area or local police.
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