Second injury in 4 days leads to a rescue in pentictons Skaha Bluffs

Penticton and District Search and Rescue were sent to Skaha Bluffs for the second time in four days to bring an injured person to an ambulance.

According to a contribution to Pensar's social media, they were called on May 5 after a mountain biker was injured.

How and where the individual was injured was not shared, but they were in steep and difficult access to the site.

The biker had been part of a group who demanded the rescue and provided precise GPS coordinates for the rescue team.

Because of her injuries, the individual had to be broken off for a long time with a helicopter to a waiting ambulance that was staged in Painted Rock Winergy.

“A big thank you to top air helicopter for your expert fly and quick reaction and painted Rock Winery that you generously approved the use of your property as a landing zone,” wrote Pensar. “We wish the driver a quick recovery and recommend everyone on site for their quick thinking and his willingness – it made the difference today.”

Search and rescue flooring teams were on site to receive support and support for coordination during the entire rescue.

The response on May 5th booked the weekend for Pensar when they were called to Skaha Bluffs on May 2, after a climber had fallen three to four meters and needed transport to a waiting ambulance.