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Paramedic Rescued After 2-Day Search in Banff Wilderness
25 Jul
Summary
- Hiker Chad Singer, 42, went missing in Banff National Park
- Extensive search involving ground teams, helicopter, and canine units
- Singer found uninjured but likely dealing with dehydration
On Friday, July 25, 2025, a B.C. paramedic who went missing while hiking in Banff National Park was found safe and sound after a two-day search. Chad Singer, 42, of Radium, B.C., started his hike on Wednesday near the Aurora Creek trail, east of Radium Hot Springs. He was last seen that afternoon in Marvel Pass in the national park.
The Parks Canada Banff field unit managed the search, which included ground search teams, a helicopter visual thermal search, and canine teams from both Parks Canada and the RCMP. Singer was located not too far from where he was last seen, and while he was not injured, he was likely dealing with some dehydration after being out in the wilderness for over 24 hours.
RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Gina Slaney expressed relief that the story had a happy ending, saying, "This is wonderful news. I'm so excited. It's Friday. It's a great start to the weekend so we're very, very happy."
