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Man hiking Great Divide Trail found safe by PG Search and Rescue

A man in his 70’s was located safely by Prince George Search and Rescue.

According to a Facebook post, he was hiking the Great Divide Trail over a two-week period, which involved significant route finding and bush wacking when he became separated from his partner.

Following a day-long search, the partner called for help and six search and rescue joined and later found the man in good spirits after being separated for four days.

The man along with the other hiker had several days’ worth of food left and self-contained packs that included tents and fire supplies.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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