Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week and enjoyed the cooler temperatures. In some areas, Stage 4 water restrictions are still in place and we are hoping for some much-needed rain in the next few weeks.
Water conservation ideas can be very creative and are being shared on various social media sites. Some examples are: gathering water in a large bowl in the kitchen sink as you wash and rinse dishes, place a bucket in the shower to capture the cooler water before taking a shower, and if possible, flush the toilet less often. After boiling eggs or steaming vegetables, leave the water in the pot until it cools, then transfer to a watering can. These are just a few easy ways to gather precious water for your house and garden plants.
RCM-SAR12 (Halfmoon Bay) recently provided assistance to an injured person on the northwest side of Merry Island, 50 feet up from the shoreline. They were the first to arrive at the scene while the coast guard Moytel crew (hovercraft) and EMBC transport helicopter arrived shortly after.
The hovercraft was deployed from Richmond and their fast journey took approximately 45 minutes.
The injured person was carefully placed on a stretcher and carried over very rough terrain and slippery rocks to the waiting hovercraft. The hovercraft then made its way to the east side of Merry Island to the helicopter pad located near the lighthouse.
The patient was moved from the hovercraft to the helicopter and taken to hospital in Vancouver. Snowball, the resident lighthouse dog, was supervising and very well behaved as she was returned to her family at the lighthouse.
RCM-SAR volunteers go through many hours of training and give selflessly of their time to ensure those on the water and on land are provided with help when they need it most. The SAR volunteer program is designed to match your interests, skills, and availability. Positions range from active search and rescue crew to shore-based SAR prevention, maintenance, and fundraising roles.
New recruiting will begin in September, so if you would like to volunteer or need more information, visit their website at rcmsar12.org or send an email to [email protected]. Along with all the training, equipment and support, volunteers will also receive Transport Canada certifications such as Pleasure Craft Operators and Radio Operators certificates, First Responder and Small Vessel Operator Proficiency, to name a few. Being part of the RCM-SAR team will be exciting, rewarding and challenging and your commitment and dedication will be greatly appreciated!
Thank-you to all the volunteers and everyone involved to help keep us safe on the water and on land. Bravo Zulu – Station 12.
Be safe, be gentle, and always be kind.
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