B.C. man survived avalanche in the Kootenays by triggering his airbag at just the right time - News Summed Up

B.C. man survived avalanche in the Kootenays by triggering his airbag at just the right time


Blaine Penner survived an avalanche on a southeastern B.C. "The earth fell out from beneath me," Penner told Sarah Penton, the host of CBC's Radio West. But fortunately for Penner, he still had his helmet on and was able to pull his avalanche airbag activation handle. Blaine Penner took this photo after he stopped tumbling down the slope along with the avalanche. Tap the link below to hear Blaine Penner's interview on Radio West:


Source: CBC News February 17, 2021 02:37 UTC



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