A victim of a cat skiing incident was given CPR. The Mounties and the coroner are investigating after a young woman was killed while snowboarding during a cat-skiing expedition in southeastern B.C.

Tragedy on the mountain

The 32-year old woman, a resident of the Kootenays region was on a backcountry trip in a group of 12 skiers in the Retallack Lodge area. Her identity has not been released but police stated that she was an experienced snowboarder.

Edmonton first aid — Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will surely come in handy during emergencies.

The group was descending a run when they noticed that the victim was missing. The guide found her using an avalanche transceiver and she was buried head-first in the snow.

The woman was brought down from the mountain by guides from the lodge. They performed CPR on her all the way to the healthcare facility in Kaslo but attempts to resuscitate her were not successful.

The incident occurred on a remote slope in the Selkirk Mountains, east of New Denver. The victim was declared dead three hours after she was located. The investigators stated that preliminary information suggests that she tripped in fresh snow and fell backward down a hill.

Life on the line

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will surely come in handy during emergencies. If promptly delivered, it improves the chances of survival. It is recommended to enroll in a first aid class today to be prepared.

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