Distress call from CP yard area

GADSAR was called to assist the RCMP, BCAS and the GFD in an investigation of a distress call south of town. GADSAR deployed both a river and ground response to search the high probability areas. After searching the river between Nicholson and Golden with the jet boat and 2 kayakers, and searching the areas immediately adjacent to Reflection Lk, GADSAR was stood down as the group had made their way to Hwy 95. All members of the group were unharmed. Their inflatable raft had lost pressure during their float down the Columbia and the group had become bogged down in the marshy areas along the Columbia River and had become worried about their ability to safely navigate themselves back to dry land.