A missing 16-year-old girl has been found safe after 54 hours at Golden Years Provincial Park in British Columbia (BC).<\/p>\n
According to the Ridgemeadow RCMP (Federal Police), Esther Wong disappeared on June 27. Four people walked the East Canyon Trail around 2:45pm, however on the return to the campsite, the group leader noticed Wong was gone.<\/p>\n
Members of the group searched the area but could not find Wong. As a result, Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue (RMSAR) conducted an overnight search, as well as the cooperation of nearby rescue team volunteers. Helicopters, police dogs and police drones also joined the search. There were concerns about Wong’s safety, but on the night of June 29, Wong was found safe after leaving the park on her own from the East Canyon Trail.<\/p>\n
She had been missing for 54 hours, but had no injuries other than mosquito bites, and was returned home with her parents after being checked by paramedics. A police press conference did not provide details such as how Wong spent the two nights at the park.<\/p>\n
RMSAR said the rugged, heavily wooded terrain of Golden Ears made the search difficult, and stressed, “If you get lost in the backcountry, don’t move unless it’s dangerous.” Ridgemeadow RCMP recommends that when you go backcountry hiking, tell someone your trip plan, including where you’re going, when you’re going and when you’re coming back, and 10 are encouraged to carry the essentials of 10 must-have items to take with you when you go backcountry hiking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"