Hiker missing from B.C. gondola made call to 911 saying he's 'stuck on the mountain'
Stanislav Volo went missing after hiking near the Sea-to-Sky Gondola in Squamish, B.C., prompting a multi-day search involving numerous rescue crews. A new clue emerged when his family learned he made a brief 911 call on Tuesday, stating he was 'stuck on the mountain,' which they believe was cut short due to limited cell service.
Why it matters
This ongoing search highlights the dangers of backcountry hiking even in popular areas and the critical role of emergency services and community support in such situations.
Stanislav Volo got off at the top of the Sea-to-Sky Gondola, in Squamish, around 11:30 a.m. PT on Sunday, with plans to hike the Mount Habrich Loop, according to RCMP.
Dozens of volunteers from multiple search and rescue crews around the Lower Mainland have converged on the mountain above the gondola since to search for the missing 43-year-old.
Drones, helicopters, ground crews and police dogs have all been involved in the effort.
Crews scour mountains for missing hiker who took Sea-to-Sky gondola
Volo’s sister, Ola Volo, said they received a new clue on Tuesday during the search.
“We recently got informed that he did make a phone call to 911,” Ola said. “He did say on the call that he was stuck on the mountain, but the call was very short.”
Search teams looking for missing hiker in Sea-to-Sky region
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