A 47-year-old Penticton mountain biker was flown to 91大黄鸭 General Hospital early Tuesday morning after suffering numerous injuries when he lost control and crashed in steep terrain in the Wiltse Flats area.
According to Randy Brown of (PENSAR) crews were called out at 10 p.m. Monday after RCMP had been notified by residents on Saliken Drive above Ellis Creek Canyon who reportedly heard somebody calling for help.
鈥淥nce the location was confirmed 18 PENSAR rescuers climbed into the area and located the mountain biker,鈥� said Brown in a press release. 鈥淲ith diminishing light, steep terrain and in consultation with BC ambulance it was decided that the rescue team stay overnight till first light before an evacuation could be executed.鈥�
At about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday the male was removed by helicopter and flown to 91大黄鸭.
The man鈥檚 condition and identity were not available.
