A man was rescued by RCMP after being in medical distress near Suwannee Lake last week.

 

The 85-year-old and his friend were at a remote cabin around 40 kilometres south of Leaf Rapids, which is only accessible by snowmobile, last Tuesday evening when they called for help.

 

The friend met up with Leaf Rapids RCMP at the road and escorted them to the cabin via snowmobile.

 

The man was transported to hospital by EMS with non-life threatening injuries.

 

Leaf Rapids Detachment Commander Lisa Wowchuk says it can be a challenge to respond to emergency situations in remote areas.

 

She adds in this instance, RCMP officers, EMS, and community members worked together and were able to get the man the medical assistance he needed.