A lost hiker near Nanton Lake has been found safe after he left the trail into a swampy area.
According to Powell River Search and Rescue (SAR), the hiker was found just before nightfall, and thanks to the quick thinking of the rescue team and the hiker, the rescue was completed by 2:30 p.m. on July 20.
They say the hiker became lost when his phone ran out of battery and left him unable to remember which direction he was headed.
“He got disorientated, and was not able to retrace his steps,” they say. “Realizing he had a couple of hours of daylight left and that he (the hiker) wasn’t equipped to spend the night in the woods, he sent an SOS with his InReach.”
They add, the hiker made a lot of smart choices when he realized he was lost, and that led to his quick rescue.
Photo credit: Powell River Search and Rescue.
“The hiker made the right decision to call for help when there was still daylight,” they say. “He also didn’t leave his location after sending the SOS, which immensely facilitated the rescue process.”
SAR says, anyone who intends to hike off any trails should make sure they’re prepared for the unexpected and plan accordingly.
