River rescue near Foothills Bridge

PRINCE GEORGE — Local Mounties are thanking members of the public for their help in the rescue of several people from the Nechako River early on June 30 th.

Prince George RCMP Cpl. Peter Rauliuk says at around 5 p.m. police responded to reports of people in distress in the water near the Foothills Bridge.

“Police attended the scene with the assistance of Prince George Fire Rescue, Prince George RCMP Air Services and several bystanders with boats who assisted in the successful rescue of several people,” he told CKPG News Friday evening. “RCMP would like to caution the public with floating devices due to rising river levels.”