Quesnel, B.C.- Ten overdue canoeists were the subject of a search and rescue on the Bowron Lakes Chain Monday night.

 

RCMP say there were two groups of ten canoeists traversing the chain and were navigating the Cariboo River when two canoes in the second group overturned in the river.

 

When the group failed to meet with the lead group at the rendezvous point, assistance was requested.

 

Quesnel Search and Rescue, assisted by Prince George Search and Rescue, BC Parks and Aberdeen Helicopters, were on scene this morning at about 5:00. They located the canoeists near Turner Creek about an hour and a half later. A BC Parks jet boat was used to help the group gather its equipment and rejoin their comrades.

 

No one hurt, and the two groups continued their journey.