Kent Harrison Search and Rescue
7664 industrial way V0M 1A2 Agassiz, BC, Canada

Message from our neighbors. Please stay safe out there.

Update- Luke has been found SAFE Luke hasn't been seen since Wednesday at 5.30 pm At this time, investigators believe he is traveling south on Highway 97S. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Luke is urged to contact their local police. (DG)

Kent Harrison were paged for two calls on April 5th. The first came just after midnight for a vehicle MVI on the Sts'Ailes FSR. KHSAR were stood-down on route as BC Ambulance were able to access the incident. Second call came around 10.30pm with a request to search for 2 lost hikers on the Campbell Lake Trail. The pair were woefully unprepared in only shorts and T shirts. They set off at 4pm, with nothing but cell phones. They managed one call before their phones died. They were located just after midnight, It could have been a very chilly night in the bush, as temperatures dipped to freezing point. Find tips to be prepared here #AdventureSmart #bcsarassoc www.khsar.ca

What do you get when 303 #BCSAR volunteers respond to 33 requests for service in one week? Nearly 50 people successfully brought to safety. One of the quickest... ways to make sure you get the help you need when you need it is to leave a trip plan with someone you trust. The AdventureSmart Trip Plan app makes it easy https://www.adventuresmart.ca/tripplan.htm Full weekly incident summary report http://ow.ly/gZfA50E1u9I : Bulkley Valley SAR, North Shore Rescue

Everyone at Kent Harrison SAR wishes Denise a very happy birthday. Thank you for all you do

Kent Harrison Search And Rescue were paged out earlier this evening to assist Agassiz Fire rescue for a rollover ATV near Clear creek hot springs. With command set up in Harrison, M1 & M2 attended the scene and provided medical assistance and transported 2 injured with non life threatening injuries to BC Ambulance further down the FSR. Thanks to all those on scene and Agassiz Fire for the assistance.

We have amazing Women on our team and we thank them for their service not only on this day but everyday.

Today has been proclaimed as Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day by the Government of British Columbia and the Lieutenant Governor. Please take a moment to think of the 17 volunteers who have lost their lives in the line of duty in B.C. and to thank all who serve so others may live.

Kent Harrison Search and Rescue was paged at 8:50 pm on Saturday, February 20th for a missing ATV rider on the Harrison East Forrest Service Road. The missing male was last seen at Silver River late that afternoon. 16 SAR volunteers searched 30Km of logging roads by UTV and on foot though the night, suspending the search at 3:00 am on February 21st. The search recommenced at 9:00 am on February 21st. Unfortunately the 21 year-old male was located deceased at noon at the 25Km ...mark, just north of Cogburn Creek. Poor weather and darkness hampered the search through the night Mission SAR also assisted with the search on Sunday morning. Over 250 volunteer hours were expended on the incident Kent Harrison Search and Rescue sends condolences to the family and and friends of the young man.

Some great news and immense efforts by Search and Rescue crews

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KHSAR paged by RCMP at 11:13am to attend for an injured hiker on the Bridal Falls FSR. 9 team members left base with one UTV with tracks and a second UTV. Command staged at the base of the FSR. The Subject had a Zoleo personal beacon for communications. Subject indicated that they had a fall with leg and shoulder injuries. Subject packaged and brought back to staging area and handed over to BCAS. Thanks to BCEHS and RCMP. #bcsar

Beautiful day, but a little chilly