RCMP Report

Released by: Cpl. Jeff Witzke Columbia Valley RCMP

This past week, July 24th to July 30th, The Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 103 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the file our officers responded to:

On Monday July 24th The Columbia Valley Detachment were made aware of a wildfire that had started in the Horsethief area. RCMP received a report of some stranded hikers on Mount Bruce, that couldn’t get back to their vehicle because of the fire. Thankfully a local helicopter was flying in the vicinity, located the individuals and got them to safety.

On Tuesday July 25th the RCMP received a call from a concerned parent who hadn’t heard from her daughter since Sunday night and had been hiking in the Buga- boos. Police attend the parking lot for the Bugaboos and noted the daughter’s vehicle was parked there. Member were able to confirm the hikers were currently staying in the Kain Hut and were safe and sound. The mother was updated.

Over the course of the week the Columbia Valley was subject to several wildfires, two of which required Evacuation Orders or Notices. The RCMP would like to thank the Columbia Valley Search and Rescue for all their assistance with getting the orders completed in a timely fashion. The RCMP would also like to acknowledge all those who have helped with the wildfires. Local Fire Departments, BC Wildfire Services, aircraft pilots along with many other agencies that have spent countless hours to prevent these fires from spreading into our communities. We thank for keeping our communities safe.