North Shore Rescue

Saturday, January 03, 2009

Thank You to Agencies re: Mt. Seymour Task

(Posted on behalf of Tim Jones)

As the Operational Search Manager for the search of snow boarder Jamie Martin who was lost on Mt. Seymour for 3 nights, I would like to sincerely thank the many organizations and individuals who assisted our team in his successful rescue

  • Talon Helicopters
  • RCMP Air Section
  • North Vancouver RCMP
  • Mt. Seymour Resorts
  • Lions Bay Search and Rescue
  • Coquitlam Search and Rescue
  • Metro Vancouver
  • Canadian Avalanche Dog Rescue Association
  • Canadian Avalanche Center Forecasters
  • BC Parks
  • Provincial Emergency Program
As it happens many times in major stories such as this, the efforts of so many are unintentionally overlooked. On behalf of all the members of North Shore Rescue we sincerely appreciate your involvement and support.
Sincerely,
Tim Jones
Team Leader
North Shore Rescue

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posted by John Blown at 4:22 PM

2 Comments:

  • Thoughtful comment on CBC.ca's news.

    I am a volunteer with Victim Services here in Ontario. I laud the work of my team leaders and trainers. Newly graduated, I continue to hold people like yourselves in high esteem.

    That said, I wonder if you could wax eloquently: if those who move off the delineated, open boundaries, are they not trespassing in a way? I can see your points about people ducking rescue to escape the fees, but if the operators determine that it is unsafe, and they are liable for extreme costs in a litigious society, what else can they do?

    If people are out of bounds for 15 min., and time is of the essence, how long do they wait? How do they determine to rescue or not rescue?

    We have has a fair number of preventable accidents and drownings, further drownings in Central Ontario. Our EMS & volunteer teams are called out when the could be doing other work.

    The media is full of shrill family member victims who find someone to blame when someone dies, a house burns, a vehicle crashes, as a result of a self-inflicted wound.

    By Blogger Jennifer Jilks, at 8:03 AM  

  • God Bless You all for another successful rescue.
    I miss you guys,I am back on the west coast (Richmond). Will drop by CNV yard in the new year for a visit.

    By Blogger Terry Krysak, at 12:23 PM  

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