Search and rescue crews near 100 Mile House are commending the actions of a 17-year-old, who dug a snow cave to stay warm and safe after getting lost snowmobiling. He had driven his snowmobile down steep terrain, but was unable to climb back out of the area to rejoin his family. Val Severin, search manager with South Cariboo Search and Rescue, said what happened next contributed to the teen being safely found and reunited with his family. Severin says digging a deep pit in the snow was the right thing to do. South Cariboo Search and Rescue volunteers were able to find the teen by about 10:30 p.m. and reunited him with his family at midnight.

Source: CBC News January 18, 2021 00:22 UTC