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B.C. search and rescue agencies warn drone users after near miss with helicopter

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Squamish Search and Rescue responded to a hiker who had fallen near the top of the first peak on the Stawamus Chief.

A drone was flown dangerously close to a helicopter during a rescue mission last Saturday .

Flying drones in B.C. parks is prohibited and operating them near active helicopter rescues is extremely dangerous.

Larger drones, those heavier than 250 grams , are governed by Transport Canada .