Upper Fraser Valley RCMP urge preparedness ahead of B.C. Day long weekend

CHILLIWACK — Following three emergency rescues in a three-hour span last week, the RCMP Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment is urging all back-country hikers to ensure they are adequately prepared before venturing out. The call comes as the province enters the BC Day long weekend, one of the most popular weekends for hikers.
According to an RCMP news release, Chilliwack RCMP responded to three separate calls for lost or overdue hikers on July 25.
At approximately 1:15 p.m., a distress