1 person trapped after avalanche near Merritt: RCMP
Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:24:06 +0000
The avalanche forecast for the South Coast Inland area.
MERRITT, B.C. — The RCMP says one person is believed to be trapped after an avalanche near Merritt.
The Mounties received a report of an avalanche near Cabin Lake and Prospect Creek at 12:41 p.m. Saturday, they said in a statement.
Cabin Lake is about 57 kilometres southwest of Merritt in the South Coast Inland area where Avalanche Canada has forecast a high danger rating for alpine, treeline and below treeline elevations.
“Initial reports from the scene indicate that one person is confirmed trapped and in need of urgent care,” the RCMP said.
The RCMP urges people to monitor Avalanche Canada and use extra caution travelling in the back country.use extra caution travelling in the backcountry.
Avalanche Canada issues daily avalanche forecasts in the winter and maintains high danger ratings for several areas in the province at alpine and treeline elevations.
A high danger rating indicates very dangerous avalanche conditions and travel in the terrain is not recommended. Natural avalanches are likely and human-triggered ones are very likely.