66-Year-Old Snowmobiler Rescued Near Mount Peyton Summit After Backcountry Distress Call

A 66-year-old man was located safely by Exploits Ground Search and Rescue on Saturday night after a distress call from the backcountry near Mount Peyton Summit.

Around 5:00 p.m. on February 21, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP received a call about a snowmobiler that was stuck in a wooded area near Mount Peyton Summit. The snowmobiler, a 66-year-old man, had contacted family to report his location, and explained that he was not injured but was not able to move his machine, and did not have food or water supplies.

Officers were able to contact the man and obtain his GPS coordinates. Police engaged Exploits Ground Search and Rescue to assist with the recovery, and several volunteers traveled to the area by snowmobile to locate the man safely and return him to Bishop’s Falls.

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador thanks the dedicated volunteers of Exploits Ground Search and Rescue for their successful recovery, and for their ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our communities.

Before you head out on your snowmobile to enjoy the fresh snow, please ensure that you are prepared. Whether you’re on the trails on in the backcountry, it is essential to pack emergency supplies (including food and water, fire making supplies, extra medications and warm dry clothing) and communications and navigation tools. Make sure that someone knows where you are planning to travel and what time you expect to return.