BORDEN – Warman RCMP and Saskatoon Police Service Air Support Unit worked together to rescue an elderly man who left his vehicle after getting stuck in the snow in Borden. He was found in the dark in the middle of a field about 2.5 kilometres from his vehicle.
Warman RCMP say that at about 6:30 p.m. on April 1, they got a call about a vulnerable person possibly needing help. The 86-year-old senior got his vehicle stuck in the snow in Borden and a witness saw him walk away from the vehicle without wearing proper winter clothing or boots. When he didn’t return right away, the witness became concerned for his safety and called police.
Warman RCMP had immediately started searching for the senior, and recognizing that it would soon get dark and colder, requested the assistance of Saskatoon Police Service Air Support Unit. Saskatoon Police Service’s plane spotted the man two hours after he was first reported missing, approximately 2.5 kilometres from his vehicle. He had walked through snowy terrain, including fields.
Officers located the senior, who was cold but not injured, and they reunited him with his family.
"We knew time was of the essence and aerial searches are an invaluable tool that allow us to search a large area in a short amount of time," said S/Sgt. Jason Teniuk from the Warman RCMP. "We were able to locate this male and return him to warmth and safety quite quickly.
“We’re thankful our partners at Saskatoon Police Service were able to join our search for this male," added Teniuk. "When Saskatchewan’s police services work together to share resources and knowledge during investigations, public safety is enhanced.”
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