The Pas RCMP are reporting that with the assistance of “snowbulances”, a rescue team was recently able to locate and transport an elderly woman in need of medical assistance to hospital.
RCMP recently received a report of an 81-year-old woman in need of emergency medical assistance. Police learned that the woman was in a remote trappers cabin, only accessible by snowmobile, located approximately 48 kilometres south of The Pas.
Officers assessed the situation, and with the assistance and knowledge from a local elder, it was determined that a helicopter extraction would not be possible.
Police say that a rescue team, consisting of two RCMP officers, two local paramedics, and a local area guide, was then formed. The team utilized two RCMP snowmobiles and two transport pods, known as “snowbulances”, which were designed for medical equipment and patient transportation on snow.
RCMP report that the female patient was safely located and transported to hospital in stable condition.
“This was a unique and challenging situation due to the remoteness of the area,” said A/Sgt. Colin Stark of The Pas RCMP. “The success of this rescue was directly related to good planning, excellent teamwork, and our partnerships with local knowledge experts.”
