Evenings on BayFM

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Email
Now Playing: Brett Kissel - Drink About Me
Listen Live

    Search

    BOISAR practices rope rescues near the Main in the Mountain

    Monday, 29 April 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    15 BOISAR members along with 3 members from Bonne Bay Search and Rescue - BBSAR, took part in rope rescue techniques.

    The Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue team recently completed low-angle rope rescue training near the Man in the Mountain Trail just east of Corner Brook. Trainer Adam Gaudet says it’s a popular area that they may need to be someday. 15 BOISAR members along with 3 members from Bonne Bay Search and Rescue - BBSAR, took part in rope rescue techniques. Gaudet says they also conducted a mock rescue for practice. Gaudet says members meet every second Tuesday for training. Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome to attend a meeting.

    Share

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Sunny intervals

      High: 19°C | Low: 6°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sunny intervals

      High: 20°C | Low: 4°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday June 11, 2025

      June is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to shed light on one of Canada's leading health challenges

    • Corner Brook In Council

      Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday June 9, 2025

      Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday June 9, 2025

    • Qalipu Today

      Qalipu Today, Tuesday June 10, 2025

      On this episode of Qalipu Today, we broadcast an informative conversation about the education and training supports available to members through Qalipu First Nation.