Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) came to the aide of an injured dirt biker on Wednesday evening.
According to COSAR, the biker crashed around 7 p.m., near Little White Mountain and suffered a leg injury bad enough that she wasn’t able to ride or walk out
A dozen volunteers were dispatched, including its ATV, UTV and e-bike teams.
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“The e-bike team made contact with the rider and her partners around 9 p.m.,” said COSAR, “and administered first aid while the other teams prepared for extraction.”
The rider was handed off to an ambulance crew at 2:15 a.m.
“The group of three riders were well prepared and able to communicate their location, keep their riding partner warm with a fire, and shelter her from the rain,” said search manager Rob Braun.
COSAR said this was its 69th callout of the year, and suggests outdoor enthusiasts visit adventuresmart.ca for trip planning.
