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By Victor Kaisar

Rescue Efforts

SAR teams from Quesnel and Prince George help rescue trapped snowmobiler Friday

Feb 28, 2026 | 4:50 PM

QUESNEL, B.C. — Search and rescue teams from Prince George and Quesnel was deployed Friday (Feb. 27) night to help rescue a snowmobiler who was trapped in a large drainage deep within avalanche terrain near Yanks Peak, east of Quesnel.

In a statement, Quesnel Search & Rescue says the team drafted an “on-the-ground plan” to rescue the snowmobiler in an area of “considerable” avalanche risk.

“To mitigate the danger of exposing more volunteer personnel to the hazard, a request was made for the Royal Canadian Air Force 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron from Comox,” Quesnel Search and Rescue said.

“This specialized resource is reserved for high-risk missions, and we are grateful they accepted the task.”

Prince George Search and Rescue said in a statement that its winter response team provided technical assessment and safety guidance during the response.

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Quesnel Search and Rescue said the snowmobiler had a two-way radio with them, which they note “served as a lifeline.”

“We commend the subject’s riding party for their vital role in maintaining communication and monitoring his location for several hours,” the added. “When venturing into the backcountry be sure to have an emergency signalling device, a means to keep warm, and appropriate avalanche safety gear.”