Okanagan Forest Task Force pulls garbage, attempted encampment from backcountry - Okanagan
'We only have one backcountry and we need to preserve what we have because once it’s gone, it’s gone,' task force spokesperson Kane Blake said.
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'We only have one backcountry and we need to preserve what we have because once it’s gone, it’s gone,' task force spokesperson Kane Blake said.
The force found several stolen items as well as live trees being cut down
"It was literally garbage, kids' toys, clothing, and stolen items. They were trying to actually live. They were trying to build a full structure with stolen lumber."
"It was literally garbage, kids' toys, clothing, and stolen items. They were trying to actually live. They were trying to build a full structure with stolen lumber."
It was a perfect example of being at the right place at the right time. Rod Tribiger managed to save a life that evening, something he’ll never forget.