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CTV News
2 days ago
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Newborn fawn rescued from Okanagan cliff
Central Okanagan Search and rescue shared this photo of a rescued fawn on May 31, 2025. (Facebook/CentralOkanaganSAR) Search and rescue crews doing a training exercise in the Okanagan saved a newborn fawn that had fallen down a cliff Saturday. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue shared the news in a social media post, saying the baby deer was spotted trapped on a cliff in Kalamalka Lake Park at Rattlesnake Point. 'The mule deer fawn was likely no more than one day old. She was quite wet and breathing quickly when we rescue her, but she was otherwise uninjured. We were able to access her… and carry her to the top of the steep cliff where her mother was last seen,' said COSAR boat captain Mitch LaRue, in a Facebook post. 'We have rescued dozens of people over the years and even a few dogs, but a newborn baby deer was definitely a first for me.' Fawning season in B.C. is from May to June, and the B.C. SPCA issues advice annually to anyone who spots what they think is a baby deer in need of rescuing. According to the charity, it's normal for a doe to leave her newborn fawn alone for lengthy periods of time. 'Fawns can't follow their mothers for the first two weeks, so they spend nearly all their time alone. Mom comes back generally around dawn and dusk to nurse them,' a post on the organization's website says. 'Fawns are only cat-sized when born, so it's normal for them to look small and weak.' Anyone who is worried a fawn has been orphaned or abandoned is urged to monitor the animal and consult with an expert before taking action. Signs the animal may need rescuing include if it is seen staying in the same hiding spot for more than 24 hours, or if it is 'wandering aimlessly' and/or 'crying continuously,' the B.C. SPCA says. People who think they have spotted a fawn in distress are urged to contact a local wildlife rehabilitator or the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.
CTV News
3 days ago
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Newborn fawn rescued from Kelowna cliff
Central Okanagan Search and rescue shared this photo of a rescued fawn on May 31, 2025. (Facebook/CentralOkanaganSAR) Search and rescue crews doing a training exercise in Kelowna saved a newborn fawn that had fallen down a cliff Saturday. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue shared the news in a social media post, saying the baby deer was spotted trapped on a cliff in Kalamalka Lake Park at Rattlesnake Point. 'The mule deer fawn was likely no more than one day old. She was quite wet and breathing quickly when we rescue her, but she was otherwise uninjured. We were able to access her… and carry her to the top of the steep cliff where her mother was last seen,' said COSAR boat captain Mitch LaRue, in a Facebook post. 'We have rescued dozens of people over the years and even a few dogs, but a newborn baby deer was definitely a first for me.' Fawning season in B.C. is from May to June, and the B.C. SPCA issues advice annually to anyone who spots what they think is a baby deer in need of rescuing. According to the charity, it's normal for a doe to leave her newborn fawn alone for lengthy periods of time. 'Fawns can't follow their mothers for the first two weeks, so they spend nearly all their time alone. Mom comes back generally around dawn and dusk to nurse them,' a post on the organization's website says. 'Fawns are only cat-sized when born, so it's normal for them to look small and weak.' Anyone who is worried a fawn has been orphaned or abandoned is urged to monitor the animal and consult with an expert before taking action. Signs the animal may need rescuing include if it is seen staying in the same hiding spot for more than 24 hours, or if it is 'wandering aimlessly' and/or 'crying continuously,' the B.C. SPCA says. People who think they have spotted a fawn in distress are urged to contact a local wildlife rehabilitator or the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.
CTV News
5 days ago
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No one jumped or fell into Kelowna creek, RCMP confirm after search called off
Members of Central Okanagan Search and Rescue search the Mission Creek on May 28, 2025. (Credit: Facebook/CentralOkanaganSAR) Mounties in Kelowna have concluded that no one jumped or fell into Mission Creek on Wednesday night, after a report from the public sparked a search and rescue effort that evening. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue deployed to the mouth of the swollen creek around 5 p.m. after witnesses reported that 'a young, fit female wearing a dark blue shirt and dark shorts' may have jumped into the water. The report was considered 'unconfirmed,' COSAR said in a social media post announcing that it had called off the search until more information was received. Read more: Search and rescue crews appeal for information in Kelowna creek incident 'It has been determined that two athletic youth were enjoying a competitive run down the mission creek greenway at the time of a reported female jumping into the creek,' Kelowna RCMP said in an update on the case Friday. 'However, the father of the two youths called police to report his daughters, who match the initial description, jumped off a bridge in the same reported area, down onto the trail to continue their run and are home safe.' Police thanked the witnesses who made the initial report, as well as COSAR for its efforts searching the creek. 'Police took this matter very seriously with several resources in the search including foot patrols, police boats, a drone and the RCMP helicopter flying both in the day and at night,' Mounties said. 'The RCMP would like to remind the public to be diligent when using the outdoors, particularly around the waterways. With the spring runoff continuing, water levels are very high and the currents are strong, making creeks and rivers very dangerous at this time of the year.'
CTV News
6 days ago
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Report of woman jumping into Kelowna creek triggers search and rescue operation
Members of Central Okanagan Search and Rescue search the Mission Creek on May 28, 2025. (Credit: Facebook/CentralOkanaganSAR) A report of a young woman jumping into a swollen Kelowna creek Wednesday prompted a significant search and rescue effort that has since been stood down, according to crews, who are appealing for more information about the incident. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, along with Kelowna RCMP and the local fire department deployed to the mouth of Mission Creek around 5 p.m. in response to a 911 call. 'A young, fit female wearing a dark blue shirt and dark shorts was seen near the Casorso and Swamp Road bridge. Witnesses reported that she may have jumped into the creek, though this remains unconfirmed,' a social media post from COSAR said. Ground and air searches were called off Wednesday night after a significant effort failed to locate anyone in the creek, which was 'fast-moving' and 'swollen with spring runoff,' according to COSAR. The search was suspended Thursday. 'We're either waiting for this person to come forward or for someone to report her missing,' said COSAR Manager Duane Tresnich, in a social media update. 'At this point, we need more concrete evidence before we resume operations.' Anyone with information is urged to call Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.
