Lost snowmobiler located near Spragge

OPP NEWS RELEASE

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SPRAGGE, ON - (January 27) - A lost snowmobiler was located on the trail with the assistance of her cell phone and GPS technology.

On 22 January 2009 at approximately 1:30 a.m. the East Algoma O.P.P. received a call for assistance in locating a snowmobiler who had got lost on a trail near Spragge.

The person had left Spragge thinking she was en route to Blind River and became confused.

She did the right thing by stopping remaining stationary and then called the OPP on her cell phone.

The O.P.P. communications centre used the GPS feature in her cell phone to triangulate where she was located.

Two emergency response team members from East Algoma O.P.P. and two civilians located the person a short time later.

Her cell phone was almost out of power.

Police are reminding snowmobilers, hikers, skiers and anyone venturing into the wilderness to use precautions when travelling.

Never travel alone, bring appropriate safety gear, dress for the weather and bring a GPS unit and or Cell phone to assist if needed.

When you think you are lost remain stationary so that the rescuers can locate you without having to track all over the country side to accomplish the rescue.

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