Rescue Operation Successfully Conducted by Oliver Fire Department in Response to Creek Incident

A person was safely rescued from Oliver Creek after falling down an embankment on Tuesday afternoon, with extensive support from the Oliver Fire Department and BC Ambulance Service.

On Tuesday afternoon, a person tragically fell down an embankment and into Oliver Creek. The Oliver Fire Department received a distress call at 4:48 PM and dispatched 14 firefighters and four apparatuses to the scene.

The team worked diligently in challenging terrain to safely remove the individual from the creek. BC Ambulance Service then transported them for further medical care, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the process.

Following this incident, the Oliver Fire Department issued a reminder about the need for caution when near rivers and creeks due to changing conditions. Additionally, they warned residents of unstable banks and rapidly altering water levels in the area.