Until then, the fire department cannot comment on the issue, city spokesperson Suzanne Vukosavljevic said Tuesday.Ĭoun. While what's behind the increase in calls is not clear, Firth-Eagland speculates it's partly due to tourist traffic at local waterfalls, the impact of social media and "selfie culture," and a desire to get back to nature.Ī report on rope rescues is scheduled to go before the city's emergency and community services committee meeting on Jan. We have advised people," said Chris Firth-Eagland, chief administrative officer of the Hamilton Conservation Authority. In 2015, the fire department received 19 rope rescue calls and 20 in 2014. Six of those calls were to Albion Falls, with another four to Tew's Falls. Avoid muddy trails as plants and trail surfaces are especially vulnerable to degradation and erosionĪ dog who fell down a steep incline is one thing, but what about a horse stuck in a backyard pool? Or a puppy stuck on the ice of the frozen Hudson River? Check out both dramatic rescues below.Rope rescue calls in Hamilton are on the rise.įirefighters logged 29 calls for rope rescues in 2016 - the highest number in at least five years, according to statistics provided by the fire department.Keep a safe distance away to avoid ending up in water. Banks along rivers and streams can be slippery and rocks may be icy from spray.
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