The Joint Rescue Coordination Center assisted in the rescue effort. Cormorant helicopters from Comox and other helicopters in the area were used to bring people to ambulances.
On Nov. 15, Cormorant helicopters from CFB Comox evacuated 300 people, 26 dogs and a cat from the mainland’s Highway 7 when they were trapped by mudslides. Canada placed an order for 28 Cyclones ...