A hiker has been rescued and is in critical condition after falling near Trent River Falls in Comox.
On Tuesday, April 23rd at around 1:47 p.m., Comox Valley RCMP received a 911 call reporting that a hiker had just fallen over 150 feet at Trent River, and was in need of immediate medical assistance.
Emergency officials, including search and rescue services, quickly got to work to ensure a quick rescue.
According to police, two emergency responders were working in the area at the time and were able to immediately attend the scene, rappelling down to assess the victim’s condition.
During that time, police were facilitating a landing site for the BCEHS Air Ambulance.
“Our Emergency Response Team members undergo extensive training to handle high risk and diverse emergency situations such as…various rescue techniques, including rope rescue,” said Cst. Monika Terragni, Media Relations Officer, Comox Valley RCMP.
“Their diverse skill set and dedication were crucial in accessing the injured hiker in the challenging terrain yesterday.”
BCEHS were able to airlift the hiker out of the woods and transport him to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The Inland Island Highway was closed during the rescue effort.
