LBSAR Responds to Lost and Dehydrated Hiker

Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) responded to a call involving a lost and dehydrated hiker in the Alberta Creek area.

The incident began when the hiker attempted to refill water near the creek and accidentally dropped their backpack into steep terrain. While attempting to retrieve it, the individual followed the pack into increasingly technical and committing terrain, eventually losing the trail. The hiker made the decision to stop and call for help.

Due to the steep and complex terrain, LBSAR rope rescue teams were deployed. Crews rappelled down to the subject, secured them, and safely brought them back up to the trail.

As temperatures rise, hikers are reminded to carry sufficient water and electrolytes, and to plan for changing conditions. Spring runoff has significantly increased creek flow, making them hazardous to enter. In our area, creeks often act as terrain traps and can quickly lead to steep cliffs and dangerous terrain.

Staying on established trails and avoiding unnecessary exposure to hazards can help prevent incidents like this.