Mountain biker long-lined off Mount Seymour after fall

Posted June 4, 2019 8:13 am.

Last Updated June 4, 2019 8:14 am.

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NORTH SHORE (NEWS 1130) – A 60-year-old man is recovering in the hospital apparently after a nasty spill on his mountain bike Monday night.

Reports suggest crews with North Shore Rescue and the North Vancouver District Fire department headed up Mount Seymour around 6:30 p.m. to help the injured man.

(Photo credit: Shane MacKichan)

With the help of a search and rescue helicopter, the man was long-lined to Inter-River Park where he was then taken to hospital.

His injuries are believed to be significant, but non-life threatening.

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