Search and Rescue: North Shore

Search and Rescue: North Shore

Knowledge Original series follows the heroic members of Canada's busiest volunteer search and rescue team as they set off by foot and helicopter to rescue people from the rugged wilderness of Vancouver's North Shore.

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Knowledge Original series follows the heroic members of Canada's busiest volunteer search and rescue team as they set off by foot and helicopter to rescue people from the rugged wilderness of Vancouver's North Shore.

A helicopter team investigates a mysterious item dangling from a tree in the wilderness.
Volunteers of North Shore Rescue reflect on why they became members decades ago, and how that spirit has inspired generations of volunteers to follow in their footsteps.
One of the North Shore Rescue’s founding members, Gerry, tells a story about how quick thinking and the use of a government ferry saved a boy and his grandpa.
Volunteers for North Shore Rescue are ready to leave at a moment’s notice any day or time of the year.
Volunteers are given driver training to keep their skills sharp while driving in a variety of tricky weather conditions on the North Shore.
Hypothermia is a danger even in the summer on the North Shore mountains. Dr. Alec explains how the rescue team treats hypothermic subjects.
Volunteers attend annual Remembrance Day ceremonies and take care of any medical events to allow armed services and first responders to focus on the ceremony.
Kayla talks about her experience being a woman on the team, and how more and more women are starting to join North Shore Rescue.