Fire and Rescue media release – Swiftwater rescue

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

At approximately 2:30pm on August 16, 2023, Prince George Fire Rescue, as well as RCMP and BC Ambulance services responded to the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser rivers for a Swiftwater Rescue.

On arrival seven members of a float party were found stranded on three separate islands within the rivers.

Prince George Fire Rescue Service (PGFRS) deployed their Rapid Deployment Craft as well as the river boat to effectively retrieve the stranded floaters and bring them back to shore.

No Firefighters or public required any medical attention.

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Media contact

Claire Thwaites, senior communications advisor

City of Prince George

Mobile: 778-349-1386

Email: media@princegeorge.ca