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COSAR search for missing man at Big White a success

BIG WHITE – A Joe Rich area man reported missing Tuesday when he didn't return from a hike at Big White has been located.

The 39-year-old was dropped off Tuesday by a friend at the Gem Lake parking lot according to Global Okanagan.

Central Okanagan Search and Rescue performed an aerial search and also sent a search team on ATVs. The Big White fire department also participated in the search. 

He was eventually found and escorted to the base of the mountain.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Adam Proskiw at aproskiw@infonews.ca or call 250-718-0428. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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