A Northern Escape Heli-Skiing helicopter crashed north of Terrace, B.C. At approximately 4:15 p.m. Monday, the aircraft went down, resulting in the confirmed deaths of three individuals. Company president John Forrest expressed profound grief, urging respect for the privacy of those affected.
BC Emergency Health Services swiftly responded, deploying primary care, advanced care, and critical care paramedics, along with three air ambulances and five ground ambulances. Four critically injured patients were treated at the scene and transported to Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace.
The severity of the situation prompted Mills Memorial Hospital to declare a Code Orange, indicating a response to mass casualty incidents. Northern Health issued a statement expressing condolences and gratitude to the hospital staff for their rapid and compassionate response.
As investigations into the crash’s cause are underway, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing commits to close collaboration with authorities, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The entire community is grappling with the profound sorrow caused by this tragic event.