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Biker rescued after serious injury from fall on Blockhead Trail in Cumberland

Nathan Maley
By Nathan Maley

A medical rescue took place in Cumberland this past weekend. 

Comox Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) responded Saturday to assist BCEHS on a call at the Blockhead Trail, after a mountain biker suffered a serious injury following a fall. 

CVSAR and BCEHS worked together to locate, assess, treat and transport the injured patient from the trail. Air transport was considered, but weather conditions and aircraft availability made it unfeasible.

The patient was instead moved by ground ambulance, with critical-care support joining the transport en route to hospital. 

The rescue was carried out by CVSAR’s new Advanced Medical Team (AMT), which is overseen by emergency physicians and staffed by practising paramedics authorised to make clinical decisions in the field. 

Nathan Maley
Nathan Maley
Born and raised in Nanaimo, Nathan is passionate about sharing local stories with the communities where he grew up. When he’s not working, he can often be found on the court playing ball hockey, spending time with friends and family, or relaxing with a good movie.

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