Treasurer Krista Tarbett was one of 17 members who helped get a 66-year-old operator out to a waiting ambulance after a snowmobile collision in the Humber Valley Resort area last weekend.
The Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue team is advising those who venture into the backcountry to always leave a trip plan with someone and be prepared for the possibilities. Treasurer Krista Tarbett was one of 17 members who helped get a 66-year-old operator out to a waiting ambulance after a snowmobile collision in the Humber Valley Resort area last weekend. It happened around two o’clock Saturday afternoon about 11 kms from the waiting ambulance. The man was in a warm-up shelter being tended to by members of the public and friends and family on scene. It was a good ending to the team ‘s first search of the year, and Tarbett says there are a few things people should keep in mind before heading into remote areas. That includes a trip plan, familiarity with surroundings, and wear the best protective equipment.
The weekend search was the first time BOISAR used their new rescue boggan, which was made possible through a fundraising effort with Western Sno Riders last year. Tarbett says it kept the man and the volunteer warm and protected during the ride out to the ambulance. She says the next item they want is a drone. Tarbett says a drone can provide a visual of remote areas that are hard to get to and give searchers a better idea of what to expect.
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