Man rescued by helicopter after 200-foot fall into Trent River

A helicopter was called in to rescue a hiker who slipped on a trail Tuesday afternoon near Cumberland and fell an estimated 200 feet into the Trent River canyon, suffering critical injuries.

“Through some amazing flying, they were able to land the helicopter directly in the water,” said Berry, noting the aircraft was from Parksville-based Ascent Helicopters, which was providing air-ambulance service.It was “a complex operation” to get to the man, with the Comox Valley RCMP Emergency Response Team and advanced life support paramedics also taking part, Berry said.

“They were able to get some of their staff down and we added additional personnel and equipment to assist them,” he said. “Paramedics, police and SAR were all lowered by rope.” Comox RCMP Const. Monika Terragni said Emergency Response Team members undergo extensive training to handle emergency situations such as armed standoffs, “however, they also have specialized training in various rescue techniques, including rope rescue.”Comox Valley Search and Rescue was back in action a few hours later after two climbers ran into difficulties on Mount Albert Edwards in Strathcona Park.

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