Hiker Rescued from West Coast Trail Surge

A hiker suffered serious injuries after a major fall in a surge channel near Port Renfrew on the West Coast Trail, triggering an intense rescue operation. A CH-149 Cormorant helicopter from 19 Wing Comox, dispatched by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, airlifted the injured person from a rocky outcrop directly to Victoria General Hospital. The swift response underscores the 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron’s 24/7 readiness to handle emergencies across vast coastal regions — a sobering reminder that even popular trails can become deadly in an instant. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94fdfcb9cc0cbdf1