Multiple agencies were called in to assist in rescuing a man from a creek culvert in Vernon this afternoon.
Vernon Fire Rescue was called in to assist the RCMP with a low-level water rescue on Lower BX Creek around 2:40 pm today.
“A report was made that an individual may have entered a culvert in the 3400-block of 35th Avenue and did not come back out,” said a release from the City of Vernon.
As the incident developed, crews from City of Vernon Utilities, bylaw compliance and BC Ambulance all arrived to lend a helping hand.
The area was closed to traffic and rescuers surveyed the creek and storm sewer system underground.
“City Utilities staff assisted the search by using a camera that helped emergency responders find an individual below ground, who was safely led back out of the culvert and out of the creek,” the City’s release explained.
“The individual was assessed on scene by BC Ambulance Service. The RCMP are investigating the circumstances.”
The City didn’t reveal whether the individual became stuck in the culvert or if they simply refused to come out.
