The snowmobilers were about 70 kilometres from La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Snowmobilers rescued near La Ronge

Dec 21, 2021 | 11:32 AM

Five snowmobilers were rescued on the weekend amid bitterly cold temperatures.

According to an RCMP media release, at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 18, La Ronge RCMP received a call that snowmobilers had become stuck in some muskeg — still unfrozen despite the frigid temperatures — and had to spend the night in the elements. They became stranded in a remote area near Clam Lake approximately 70 kilometres northwest of La Ronge.

Police noted they had winter gear on, some supplies and a fire going, but one of the snowmobilers had become wet from the muskeg and was extremely cold. They had a faint cell signal and were able to ask for help, but then the communications stopped.

“It was a life-threatening situation,” explains Cpl. Shane Marion of the La Ronge RCMP. “The temperatures had dropped to -35 or -40 C. There is real danger in temperatures like that. That kind of exposure to the elements could lead to hypothermia, which can be fatal.”

The snowmobilers’ family, the Canadian Rangers and La Ronge RCMP officers headed out to the area to find them. They met two of the five snowmobilers at the trailhead, who were tired and cold but were able to provide the location and status of the three still stranded.

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Assistance from the snowmobilers’ family was crucial as they had excellent knowledge of the area where their loved ones were stuck.

The family located the three snowmobilers and brought them out to the trailhead with the assistance of the Canadian Rangers and the RCMP. They then were assessed by EMS and were reported to be in good health.

“We were very happy,” Marion said. “With those frigid conditions, we knew these people were in danger and time was of the essence. We thank the family and the Canadian Rangers for helping get them back to safety and warmth quickly.”

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