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The reception from the general public that Rivers received following the rescue has been all positive. He mentioned that since 6 p.m. yesterday, media inquiries have poured in, and he jokingly said he is 香蕉视频直播渉aving a hard time keeping up with the fame.香蕉视频直播�
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Typical rescue operations by Arrowsmith SAR throughout the year are predominantly on land, locating and rescuing lost hikers. Rivers said that water rescues only happen 香蕉视频直播渙nce or twice a year香蕉视频直播� and that Saturday香蕉视频直播檚 rescue was the first for 2020.
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The rescued man has yet to reach out to Rivers, but he has learned the man is 香蕉视频直播渘ow doing OK.香蕉视频直播�
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According to their website, the Arrowsmith SAR coverage ranges from Cook Creek to Lanztville, to the east end of Cameron Lake to Jedidiah and Lasqueti Islands.
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BC Search and Rescue Association treasurer Jim Harrison said 香蕉视频直播渢he outcome could have been quite a bit different.香蕉视频直播�
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With winter rescues, Harrison said there are a number of safety considerations to take into account.
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