A 13-year-old boy was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries Sunday afternoon after falling more than almost eight metres down Crystal Falls in Coquitlam.
Bystanders administered first aid to the unconscious victim while waiting for Coquitlam firefighters and BC Ambulance paramedics to arrive.
“We are not sure exactly how it happened,” said Fire Chief Jim Ogloff, “but he had some lacerations to the back of his head.”
Using a basket stretcher capable of navigating the rugged forest terrain, firefighters were able to carry the victim to a nearby road, where paramedics were waiting to transport him to hospital.
Ogloff told The Tri-City News that more people are enjoying the local trails and waterways during the warm weather. But he said they need to be careful when hiking along rivers and creeks, especially since water levels are high due to the spring snow melt.
He added that people should always let someone know where they are going and should carry a means of communication should they get into trouble.
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