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Hiker Helicoptered Off Juan De Fuca Trail After Suffering Head Injury
The coordinated night rescue involved Shirley Fire, North Shore Rescue, Talon Helicopters and BC Emergency Health Services, officials said.
- On Sept 1, Fuca SAR, Shirley Fire, North Shore Rescue, Talon Helicopters, and Emergency Health Services airlifted an 18-year-old hiker with a head injury from the Fuca Trail near Chin Beach.
- Local teams responded to a surge in trail incidents; Fuca SAR assisted a hiker near Botanical Beach on Aug 27, followed by an Aug 30 rescue involving a hiker and two dogs.
- North Shore Rescue called the operation a "great example of coordinated response and teamwork across agencies." The flight team safely transferred the patient to a helicopter for transport to EHS.
- Trail users expressed gratitude for the rescue, while SAR members urge hikers to carry the 10 essentials—navigation aids, extra food, water, and first aid kits—to prevent common injuries.
- The Rescue Association represents 3,200 volunteers across 78 teams responding to about 1,960 incidents annually, underscoring how common activities on familiar terrain can quickly become emergencies without preparation.
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