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A family ended up spending a night in the wild after their truck’s battery died while they were far from home.
The trio – a father, his daughter and her boyfriend – went off-roading in the Glen Lake area on Sunday afternoon.
When they did not appear on Monday morning, a concerned family member waiting for their return called Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR).
COSAR despatched a team to find the missing family but, before they could get into gear, Peachland Fire and Rescue found the group and escorted them to safety.
“The family did everything right,” said search manager Duane Tresnich.
“They were prepared, they stayed with their vehicle and they had told family members what area they were going to explore.
But Tresnich added: “It’s important to note that you do not have to wait 24 hours before reporting a missing person.
“If someone is overdue, call 911."
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