| A hiker in Frontenac Provincial Park sustained a serious leg injury, requiring evacuation by helicopter.Injured hiker airlifted from Frontenac Provincial Park An individual hiking in Frontenac Provincial Park sustained a serious leg injury, requiring medical assistance and evacuation by helicopter, OPP said in a news release. Around 3 p.m. on Dec. 8, Kingston Fire & Rescue dispatch was called to locate and assist an injured hiker in Frontenac Provincial Park. The hiker had sustained a serious leg injury and required medical assistance. South Frontenac Fire & Rescue responded and used the ‘What 3 Words’ phone application to pinpoint a location in the park on the Slide Lake loop, the release said. |
The above content comes from the Kingston Whig Standard. Our local newspaper. I receive the local headlines via email.
The part of the story mentioning the “What 3 Words” phone app is what caught my attention.
I first was introduced to this during the 2024 Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour when we had to assist a lost rider who was also having mechanical issues.
She had the app on her phone and had called into our Comm Ctr and gave us the info. I was then able to pass that on to a mobile unit who also had the app on his phone and she was found with no issues and brought to a checkpoint for repairs.
Click here for a bit more information
I suggest you do a bit of research and then install the app on your phone just incase… If you sitting in the comfort of your shack and someone calls for assistance (it could happen) and when they give you the 3 words at least you will understand what you are relaying to the first responders.
73bob
For the record I have no monetary interest in the app. First hand I know if used correctly it will work.
VA3QV Listening more than talking 