Published Jun 27, 2025Last updated 51 minutes ago1 minute readRCMP Photo by RCMP /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentAn elderly man who was in medical distress on Thursday evening, June 26, 2025 was safely rescued by Exploits Search and Rescue.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentShortly after 7 p.m. on Thursday, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP received a report of a fisherman on the Exploits River who was under medical distress. The man was at the bottom of a steep embankment on the river’s edge with the tide rising. Police activated Exploits Search and Rescue for assistance.Article contentArticle contentTraveling by boat, searchers were able to locate the man and safely transported him to shore where Emergency Medical Services were waiting.Article contentThe man was transported in an ambulance to the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre for further medical treatment and is expected to make a recovery.Article contentRCMP NL thanks searchers with Exploits Search and Rescue for efforts made during this successful rescue.Article contentArticle content
Fisherman in medical distress safely located by Exploits Search and Rescue
