Woman Buried In Pump Peak Avalanche Rescued

Posted On: 2024-03-11
Posted By: SAR News

Woman Buried in Pump Peak Avalanche Rescued

The North Shore Rescue team saved a woman's life after she was buried in an avalanche in Pump Peak near the Vancouver area of B.C. as she was buried upside down.

According to the North Shore Rescue (NSR) Facebook page, the woman was snowshoeing with a companion in the backcountry when the avalanche struck and buried them both. Read more here

What a miraculous story as the woman was rescued safe and sound. We hope she is doing well and special thanks to the North Shore Rescue team for coming to the woman's aid. A friendly reminder to always check the weather for avalanche warnings before making your trip to the mountains. Please be safe out there!

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