Kamloops Search and Rescue looks back on a record 2016

Kamloops Search and Rescue looks back on a record 2016

KAMLOOPS - It's been a record year for the Kamloops Search and Rescue team, who have responded to 39 calls for service. Search manager Alan Hobler says the group's previous record for calls out was 35, although they were stood down for many. Source: Kamloops Search and Rescue looks back on a record 2016 http://infotel.ca/newsitem/kamloops-search-and-rescue-looks-back-on-a-record-2016/it38118 Image Credit: InfoNews.ca
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Pilotless pilot: Province funds Kamloops SAR for one year of drone use

Pilotless pilot: Province funds Kamloops SAR for one year of drone use

-- From CFJC -- KAMLOOPS — The province is funding a one year pilot project allowing two BC search and rescue organizations, including Kamloops Search and Rescue, to incorporate drones as part of their regular operations. Volunteer Search Manager Alan Hobler says KSAR will partner with a local company, Hummingbird Drones, to carry out the project. Source: Pilotless pilot: Province funds Kamloops SAR for one year of drone use http://cfjctoday.com/article/551684/pilotless-pilot-province-funds-kamloops-sar-one-year-drone-use Image Credit: CFJC Today  
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Why a lost Kamloops hunter is a reminder being prepared can save your life

Why a lost Kamloops hunter is a reminder being prepared can save your life

-- From InfoNews.ca -- KAMLOOPS - It was just before 11 p.m. on a cold December night when Kamloops Search and Rescue volunteers received a call about a missing hunter north of the Lac du Bois Grasslands. Source: Why a lost Kamloops hunter is a reminder being prepared can save your life http://infotel.ca/newsitem/why-a-lost-kamloops-hunter-is-a-reminder-being-prepared-can-save-your-life/it37583 Image Credit: ASHLEY LEGASSIC /InfoTel Multimedia
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Comedian Rick Mercer joins Kamloops search and rescue team on dog training exercise

Comedian Rick Mercer joins Kamloops search and rescue team on dog training exercise

--  From InfoNews.ca -- KAMLOOPS - It’s not every day you lower a Canadian celebrity over a cliff with a dog, but Saturday the Kamloops Search and Rescue rope team did just that. Source: Comedian Rick Mercer joins Kamloops search and rescue team on dog training exercise http://infotel.ca/newsitem/comedian-rick-mercer-joins-kamloops-search-and-rescue-team-on-dog-training-exercise/it34956 Image Credit: Contributed
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