Taber RCMP Rescue Man from Scope Reservoir

TABER:  RCMP were called to Scope Reservoir, just south of Hays, around 10:50 Wednesday (June 6th) morning, in response to  a man yelling for help in the water.

 Since the individual was too far from shore for citizens to help, the RCMP responded with a rescue boat, and were assisted by Vauxhall, Hays, and Taber Fire Departments.  The man was rescued and EMS provided medical treatment at the boat launch.

 As a precaution, the man was transported to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital by Halo (Helicopter Air Lift Operation) for further assessment and care.  

 The 65 year old man had been fishing by himself and had been in the water for a couple hours.