Man injured in Vancouver Island avalanche requires helicopter rescue

globalnews.ca February 4, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC

A man was seriously injured in an avalanche on Vancouver Island and required a rescue helicopter for hospital treatment. He was partially buried near the Mount Cain ski area and suffered from hypothermia and multiple injuries. North Shore Rescue coordinated the rescue, with a helicopter from Metro Vancouver and local rescuers hiking to the scene. The victim was flown 360 kilometers to Vancouver General Hospital for immediate trauma care. This incident marks the first time North Shore Rescue's helicopter has been allowed to land directly at the hospital's helipad, following a recent approval from health authorities.


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