Dec 16th, at approximately 11:15 a.m., COSAR was called to the Smith Creek area to assist an injured mountain biker. The patient was transferred to BC EHS at 12:30 p.m.
This was COSAR’s 100th task of the year. We remind outdoor enthusiasts that while SAR services are free, you should be prepared to wait. SAR personnel are volunteers with jobs and families, and response times can take hours. Always carry warm clothing and remain in one location.
COSAR is proud to be this year’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Day recipient. Thanks to your support, $22,415 was raised to fund advanced first aid training and help purchase a new AutoPulse.
#kelowna #sar
Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Week is here!
COSAR has been selected to receive the support of some amazing local Tim Horton's stores for the Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Week April 28 - May 4!
ALL of the money from cookie purchases will go towards local charities.
Go BIG and make a BULK order: contact your Tim Horton's to make an order and schedule pickup.
Pay attention to our pages to see when COSAR will also be making some surprises appearances to some local Tim Horton's locations to help decorate cookies and say THANK YOU for your support.
SHARE this post with everyone!
#SmileCookie @TimHortons
The COSAR team has joined the Canadian Blood Services as a Partner For Life! If you have ever thought about donating blood, NOW is the time. The team at the Kelowna Plasma Centre (at the back of Orchard Park mall) are so welcoming and friendly, and make the whole process a pleasure. And there's snacks!
Sign up TODAY at blood.ca or download the GiveBlood app and join the COSAR team by using code CENT010195.
Your plasma and whole blood donations will count towards our goal in the Sirens For Life Challenge! You can be on as many teams as you like, and as a member of our team you will be invited to join us for group donations!
@canadaslifeline@lifelinebcy@givebloodcanada@canadaslifeline@lifelinebcy@givebloodcanada@kelowna_lifelines@cosarguyines
#canadaslifeline #canadianbloodservices #sirensforlife #cosar_team #450Challenge #PlasmaDonation #BloodDonation #givebloodcanada
👀 Santa Claus was on his way to Kelowna for the Tree of Hope Festival when he lost his way within the Landmark District! Thankfully, the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (@cosar_team ) team swooped in to save him...and Christmas 🎄
Watch the rescue mission here and hear what Santa has to say 🎅
We are Recruiting! It has been three years since our last recruitment, but we are now looking to add some amazing new members to our team. To learn more, visit cosar.ca.
For those of you who have been asking about donations and how we are recognizing and honoring Chase, the plan is for Central Okanagan Search & Rescue to sponsor a trail in Myra Belleveu Provincial Park in memory of Chase. Donations can be made “in memory of Chase” to COSAR through the donate button on the website. Please don’t feel obligated to donate but once the trail has been sponsored I’m sure we will all enjoy adventuring in Chase’s memory.
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It’s with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Chase, a much-loved COSAR K9 team member who was killed in a tragic accident Thursday night after our team training.
Chase, along with his handler, Terry Downs, joined COSAR 5-years ago as the team’s first certified search and rescue K9 member. Chase played an important role in dozens of searches in the Okanagan and around the province. Upon receiving his certification, one of the first searches that Chase was involved in resulted in him finding a missing hypothermic elderly subject, helping prevent a tragic outcome. Over his time with the team, Chase was responsible for numerous other successful finds.
As well as thousands of hours of training and involvement in searches, Chase was heavily involved in representing COSAR at community events and school presentations. His time representing the team in the community has made Chase the most recognized and beloved face of COSAR.
Chase had an immense presence within the team. Not only did he bring an important skill set to the team on searches he was always there with a wagging tail bringing smiles and comfort to teammates when times were tough.
Chase received his initial validation as a search and rescue dog in 2021. Since that time, he re-certified 4 more times through the challenging RCMP validation program. As COSAR’s first certified K9 member, Chase is not only responsible for laying the foundation for the team’s K9 program, he has also set a very high bar for all other candidates to reach, including his brother Barrett who will carry the torch forward. Chase’s legacy within the team will carry on and his loss always felt.
On behalf of the team, our hearts go out to Terry and Barrett for their loss which came much too soon. Thank you Chase for all that you brought to the team and the community. You will be missed but not forgotten. Rest easy, your watch is over.
#bcsar #searchandrescue
Saturday, March 2, 2024 is Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day.
In honour of this day, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue will again be sweating it out with @pacespinstudio at 1pm in support of @woundedwarriorscanada !
Come join us at 1pm tomorrow at PACE!
Please contact Adriane or email [email protected] to grab a seat!
The ride is FREE, all we ask is you bring what you can for the donation box, or use the link below to donate online to Wounded Warriors. Please also SHARE this post so that others can support this important cause.
The proceeds raised from this event will be used to ensure Wounded Warriors can continue to provide their life-changing and family-saving mental health programs for our ill and injured Veterans, First Responders and their families.
Please help COSAR and PACE in supporting Wounded Warriors by clicking on the link below to make a secure online donation and show we are all #INTHISTOGETHER
Link to donate: /ui/woundedwarriors/p/cosar2024
Saturday, March 2, 2024 is Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day.
In honour of this day, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue will again be sweating it out with @pacespinstudio at 1pm in support of @woundedwarriorscanada !
And YOU can come join us! Please contact Adriane or email [email protected] to grab a seat! The ride is FREE, all we ask is you bring what you can for the donation box, or use the link below to donate online to Wounded Warriors. Please also SHARE this post so that others can support this important cause.
The proceeds raised from this event will be used to ensure Wounded Warriors can continue to provide their life-changing and family-saving mental health programs for our ill and injured Veterans, First Responders and their families.
Please help COSAR and PACE in supporting Wounded Warriors by clicking on the link below to make a secure online donation and show we are all #INTHISTOGETHER
Link to donate: /ui/woundedwarriors/p/cosar2024
