We’re planning a winter rescue exercise on Burke Mountain this Saturday. Do you know the difference between a scenario, an exercise and a drill? A scenario is designed to simulate a real event and is carried out in “real time” An exercise is designed to test capabilities and may no include a single specific goal. A drill is …
Coquitlam SAR experienced a rare occurrence in Search and Rescue….two calls right after each other. On Saturday, October 15th at approximately 1545hrs, Coquitlam SAR was contacted to assist with the rescue of a injured adult male mountain biker on Burke Mountain. The injured biker was located on “Frank’s trail,” known to Coquitlam SAR members who …