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    BOISAR practices rope rescues near the Main in the Mountain

    Monday, 29 April 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    15 BOISAR members along with 3 members from Bonne Bay Search and Rescue - BBSAR, took part in rope rescue techniques.

    The Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue team recently completed low-angle rope rescue training near the Man in the Mountain Trail just east of Corner Brook. Trainer Adam Gaudet says it’s a popular area that they may need to be someday. 15 BOISAR members along with 3 members from Bonne Bay Search and Rescue - BBSAR, took part in rope rescue techniques. Gaudet says they also conducted a mock rescue for practice. Gaudet says members meet every second Tuesday for training. Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome to attend a meeting.

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