If youâre heading out on a local lake, pay attention to weather changes.
Thatâs the advice from Vernon Search and Rescue, tasked by Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Tuesday, Aug. 23, to locate and rescue a group that had become stranded on Okanagan Lake.
âOur boat crew responded, found the subjects and brought them to shore,â said VSAR on its Facebook page. âIt took our team about two hours start to finish but it was a much longer, and wetter night for our stranded floaters.â
Tuesday nightâs storm, while not in the forecast, could be seen building for several hours.
âKeep an eye on the weather, and have the ability to adapt to changes,â said VSAR. âIf you do not have the gear, skills or experience to safely respond to unexpected changes itâs smart to come up with a different plan.â
roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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