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Backcountry saviours always ready for action

December 30, 2004
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
Original story - link verified on December 30, 2004

George Field and his team, along with the Parks Canada public safety specialists covering Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks, make up an elite group of backcountry rescuers responsible for protecting and saving the lives of thousands of tourists and locals who flock to the mountains each year.

Related stories: accidents in the mountains

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