A hiker is in the hospital after falling over 150 feet at Trent River on Vancouver Island.
RCMP say that they got a call on April 23 at 1:47 pm about a hiker who fell and needed immediate medical assistance.
The 911 dispatcher engaged police, paramedics and Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR).
Two Emergency Response Team (ERT) members were working in the Comox Valley at the time, went directly to the scene.
The officers rappelled down to the victim to assess his condition, and RCMP officers worked to arrange a landing site for Air Ambulance.
“Our Emergency Response Team members undergo extensive training to handle high risk and diverse emergency situations such as armed standoffs; however, they also have specialized training in various rescue techniques, including rope rescue,” said Cst. Monika Terragni, Media Relations Officer, Comox Valley RCMP.
“Their diverse skill set and dedication were crucial in accessing the injured hiker in the challenging terrain yesterday.”
The injured hiker was airlifted out of the woods and transported to hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
While responding to the incident, Inland Island Highway was intermittently closed.
