By Cpl. Jeff Witzke

This past week, July 24 to July 30, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 103 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.

Stranded hikers rescued from Mount Bruce

On Monday, July 24, Columbia Valley Detachment was made aware of a wildfire that had started in the Horsethief Creek area. RCMP received a report of some stranded hikers on Mount Bruce, who couldn’t get back to their vehicle because of the fire. Thankfully a local helicopter was flying in the vicinity, located the individuals and got them to safety.

Police attend Bugaboos to check on out-of-touch hiker

On Tuesday, July 25, the RCMP received a call from a concerned parent who hadn’t heard from her daughter since Sunday night, who had been hiking in the Bugaboos. Police attended the parking lot for the Bugaboos and noted the daughter’s vehicle was parked there. Members were able to confirm the hikers were currently staying in the Kain Hut and were safe and sound. The mother was updated.

Thank you for keeping our communities safe.

Over the course of the week the Columbia Valley was subject to several wildfires, two of which required Evacuation Orders or Notices. The RCMP would like to thank the Columbia Valley Search and Rescue for all their assistance with getting the orders completed in a timely fashion. The RCMP would also like to acknowledge all those who have helped with the wildfires. Local Fire Departments, BC Wildfire Services, aircraft pilots along with many other agencies that have spent countless hours to prevent these fires from spreading into our communities. We thank you for keeping our communities safe.

Erika Sigl/e-KNOW file photo

Cpl. Jeff Witzke is a member of Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment

Article Share