Rocky crews rescue man and dog on Pinto Lake
Rocky Mountain House RCMP are reminding back country enthusiasts to be adequately prepared for their excursions and to preferably have a locating device in the event a rescue is required.
On Mar. 13, Mounties say an Edmonton man hiked in from Highway 11 near the Cline River to Pinto Lake on a camping trip.
However, a remote forestry camera captured an “SOS” signature in the snow on Pinto Lake a number of days later and as a result, Rocky Mountain House RCMP were notified on Mar. 18.
According to police, further investigation revealed the man was supposed to have returned to Edmonton on Mar. 17 and was overdue.