Juan de Fuca Trail Closed, Hiker Rescued

0:00It's April 8th. You're listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with The Story. Juan de Fuca's search and rescue just pulled off another hiker rescue on Tuesday after someone went overdue on the trail. And now, they're sounding the alarm that most of the Juan de Fuca trail is still closed from last year's storm damage. British Columbia Park's crews are grinding through repairs on the 47-kilometer path, but significant hazards like washouts and fallen trees are keeping it off limits for through hikes. Wildlife in the area is getting skittish around people since fewer folks are out there, upping the odds of close calls with bears or cougars. Monday saw them carry out a hiker with a busted leg near Mystic Beach, which is open just for day trips, while five campgrounds, bear beach, chin, beach, and others are shut down tight. British Columbia Park's calls the whole trail unsafe and blocked in spots, with an update due later this spring, so stick today hikes or pick another spot to stay safe out there.