Photo courtesy Scott Stewart
Man rescued

PG SAR use helicopter to rescue man in Willow River area

May 25, 2021 | 10:30 AM

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WILLOW RIVER — Prince George Search and Rescue (PGSAR) was forced into action over the May long weekend in the Willow River area.

Search Manager Dave Merritt says a man in his mid-60s went into the nearby bush on Saturday, became sick and disoriented, and required assistance getting out.

Instead of continuing on, he says the man hunkered down and began waiting for search crews to help him find his way out.

Merritt says PGSAR spotted the man Sunday morning and utilized their long-line helicopter team to extract him from a heavily wooded area.

He says the man was conscious and that he needed rest. No other information is available at this time.