LBSAR Responds to Harvey Creek Injured Hiker

Lion’s Bay Search and Rescue was dispatched for a 17-year-old male who sustained a serious leg injury while descending from the West Lion lookout area, just past Harvey Creek.

The subject was hiking with a friend when he jumped down approximately 5 feet from a rock, landing awkwardly and suffering a non-weight-bearing lower leg injury.

Due to the nature of the injury, North Shore Rescue was requested for helicopter support and a hoist extraction.

Lions Bay SAR  packaged the subject and stretchered him down trail to a more favourable area.

The subject was successfully hoisted, flown to the Lion’s Bay school field, and transferred into the care of BC Ambulance Services.

We thank all our partnering agencies for their rapid response and support.