Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR)

Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR): Free, online.

Categories: Emergency Services & Reporting

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Quick Facts

How to access

Online

Location

Kelowna

Cost

Free

Availability

Open 24/7

Delivery

Virtual / online (no physical location to visit)

Information last updated

October 6, 2026

If someone needs to be rescued, call 911 and Search and Rescue will be activated. COSAR is a volunteer team trained for emergencies in both urban and backcountry settings. They serve about 5,000 km, from Peachland to Kalamalka Lake to Beaverdell to Elkhart Summit. You will not be charged for a rescue. For non-emergency questions, use the contact form on their website.

Contact Information

Address

Central Okanagan region

Website

https://www.cosar.ca

Hours

24/7 (call 911)

Cost

Free

Access

Online

Service Area

Central Okanagan

Also known as: COSAR, search and rescue, SAR, lost hiker, backcountry rescue

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