Langdale Trails hiker
Langdale Trails hiker

Task number
181364
Starts at
Sunday, 11 June, 2017 - 15:15
Ends at
Sunday, 11 June, 2017 - 20:30
Duration
5 hours 15 min
Location
Langdale Trails, Langdale Trails
15:15 paged to call ECC for BCAS assist. 75 yo F, dizzy, lost on Langdale Falls Trails.
RCMP found vehicle; Constable located subject;
Constable on site unable to extract subject due steepness of terrain.
SAR teams attended and assisted subject up steep slope with handlines. Assessment by SAR members
determined she had mild hypothermia; treated with warming vest. Also reported several medical conditions
including heart condition, type 2 diabetes, asthma, and COPD, and had not eaten since 9am. Nonetheless,
she was in good physical condition and walked out on her own. Evaluated by BCAS at trail head and
released.
20:30 close task.