Volunteer rescuers are fine-tuning their skills to ready themselves for tasks on the water this summer.
Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) was on Okanagan Lake for a training session Tuesday evening, May 27, when the volunteers made use of the rescue vessel Legacy to prepare for the warmer months ahead.
"Easily identified by its vivid orange colouring and flashing blue strobe lights, this powerful jet-drive boat is well equipped with radar, FLIR camera, powerful searchlights and a host of other important life-saving gear," VSAR said in a social media post.
"Enjoy the beautiful weather on the lake this afternoon. If you're nearby, be sure to wave hello to our volunteer team members on board. But only use one hand ... waving two arms above your head is the international signal for 'Distress - Need Help!'"
Whether on water, on land or in snow, VSAR is trained and prepared to respond to emergencies free of charge.
Last week, the team successfully on a mountain east of Armstrong.