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Experienced hiker found safe by Fort Saint James Search and Rescue

Search and Rescue Crews in Fort Saint James located a lost hiker on Shas Mountain over the weekend.

According to a Facebook Post, it was an experienced hiker who went out and found himself off the trail and lost.

Crews said he called the RCMP as soon as he realized he was lost and was able to give his co-ordinates and stayed where he was, making it easier to locate him.

Interior Helicopters and pilot Wes for assisted search and rescue members to bring the lost hiker home.

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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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