Missing man found alive after 6-day search near Squamish, B.C.
A man missing near Squamish, B.C., for nearly a week has been found alive after what rescuers described as an extensive six-day search.
Stanislav Volo, who went missing near Squamish, British Columbia on August 30, has been found alive after a six-day search effort, according to police and search and rescue officials. Volo was located on the Indian Arm Forest Service Road, a remote area behind the mountain range above the town.
The search involved multiple agencies, including police from Pemberton to Mission and teams from Vancouver Island, as well as organizations such as the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team and the Sea to Sky Gondola team. The Squamish Search and Rescue operations director, Tyler Duncan, described the operation as one of the most involved he had ever been part of, utilizing infrared and cellphone detection technology throughout the night.
Volo was taken to the hospital with what are believed to be minor injuries. Sue Nicholson of Squamish Search and Rescue expressed that Volo, a "very good outcome, very strong young man," would likely be fine. The Squamish Search and Rescue team and police thanked every SAR team, first responder, volunteer, and supporter who contributed to the successful search and rescue of Volo, while also respecting his privacy by not releasing further details.
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