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RCMP locate stranded motorists near Parrsboro

RCMP located two people last Saturday who became stranded on a remote trail in woods near Parrsboro.

Vehicle, occupants stuck on remote trail for more than 36 hours

a red sedan in the woods on a muddy trail
RCMP located two people stranded near Parrsboro with the use of police air services and a four-by-four. (RCMP)

RCMP located two people last Saturday who became stranded for more than 36 hoursin woods near Parrsboro, N.S.

Police responded to a report of a stranded vehiclenear Harrison Settlement Road around 2:30 p.m., according to an RCMP media release.

Officers learned two occupants of a vehicle had become stuck on a remote trail since the previous Thursday night.

"We received a call actually from the motorists themselves," said Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay a public information officer with Nova Scotia RCMP. "They actually had a little bit of battery power left on their cellphones."

Tremblay said the people were located by air services and a four-by-four aroundtwo hours after calling police. He said the vehicle had three mangled tires and was stuck onthe rough trail.

"They weren't injured, but after spending a couple of days out you might suffer from dehydration and the nights are getting pretty cold," he said.

RCMP remind motorists going into the woods to:

  • Inform others of their intended route.
  • Carry a charged cell phone and/or phone charger.
  • Assemble an emergency kit.
  • Be prepared for weather conditions.
  • Not exceed the limitations of their vehicle or driving skills.

"If you think you are encountering an emergency, don't hesitate. Call 911 right away," Tremblay said.