Fifth Rescue This Week for LBSAR

kc dyer
May 10
1 min read

Twelve-year-old E-biker calls for help

An injured hiker received help on Saturday, thanks to a young local who was out for a ride.

Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) member Maria Masiar reports that a twelve-year-old boy was out on his e-bike when he came upon the injured hiker.

The hiker had been trying to make his way down using a pole he had found in the woods. Neither the hiker nor their partner had a cell phone, so it was the young cyclist who used his cell phone to call for help.

"Interestingly, the subject happened to find a left-behind pole which he used to support his leg and hop a few meters," says Masiar. "This pole was ironically left behind by a rescuer on the previous call."

The pole was returned to the rescuer.

Earlier this week, LBSAR issued recommendations for spring hiking, which can be found HERE.

This is the fifth hiker rescue LBSAR has engaged in just this week.

Editor's Note: LBSAR provides rescue services without question or charge. Donations to help replace equipment and gear can be made HERE.