Three members of the Canadian army were injured during a fall while training on the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield last week. A statement from the Canadian Armed Forces sent to CTV News said the members, part of the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre, were conducting crevasse rescue training at the time. They were navigating a complex terrain course when a three-person rope team fell approximately 20 metres into a crevasse. “Crevasse rescue training of this nature is inherently high-risk, which is why it is always conducted with experienced, qualified rescue personnel embedded specifically to respond in the event of a fall,” said Maj. Bradley Roy, a senior public affairs officer with the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre. “This built-in safety protocol allowed for the rapid recovery and medical care of the affected members.” The three injured army members were taken to hospital in Jasper in stable condition by air ambulance. Officials didn’t disclose the type of injuries the victims suffered or their levels of severity. Roy thanked Parks Canada and hospital staff for their support during the incident.
