B.C. hiker found safe and uninjured after going missing in Banff park

A B.C. paramedic who went missing while in Banff National Park has been found safe and sound after a two-day search.

Chad Singer, 42, of Radium, B.C., started his hike on Wednesday near the Aurora Creek trail, east of Radium Hot Springs. 

RCMP said he was last seen that afternoon in Marvel Pass in the national park. 

Police said the trail system can connect to trails near Marvel Lake and the trail network between Sunshine Mountain, Banff and Mount Shark in Kananaskis. 

"I'm happy to say that we just received a notification that our missing hiker, Chad Singer, has been located safe. He's currently being transported now to his family and friends," RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Gina Slaney said late Friday afternoon.

The Parks Canada Banff field unit managed the search, which included ground search teams, a helicopter visual thermal search and canine teams from both Parks Canada and the RCMP.

"He was located not too far from where he was last seen, apparently," said Slaney.

"He's not injured, but obviously when you're out in the wilderness for over 24 hours, there will be some issues he will have to deal with ... maybe some dehydration, but he's safe, he's alive, and he's well."

Slaney said it's a relief that this story had a happy ending.

"This is wonderful news. I'm so excited. It's Friday. It's a great start to the weekend, so we're very, very happy."