Kelowna Police Service Dog Fitz tracked the missing hiker and his dog through the woods and found them lost but unharmed.
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November 16, 2020 – 10:41 AM
A lost Kelowna hiker and his dog were brought to safety by Police Service Dog Fitz last week.
According to an RCMP publication, Kelowna RCMP received a report about a hiker who got lost in the June Springs Road area around 5 p.m. on Nov. 13.
After an extensive search of the area, the man and his dog were found unharmed by Fitz and his handler.
“The hiker, a 57-year-old Kelowna man, was not properly dressed for the weather and was delighted to be returned to his vehicle,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy said in a press release.
“This incident ended happily, but it’s a timely reminder for anyone who wants to enjoy the great outdoors to take the right steps to ensure your safety.”
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