Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a possible distress call heard over a radio channel near Cherryville.
Police say they were contacted around 6:30 p.m. on May 28, 2026, by a person working in the six-kilometre area of the Currie Creek Forest Service Road.
The person reported hearing what sounded like someone in distress on radio channel RR30.
RCMP say a female voice stated, “My name is Amanda, call 911,” followed by what sounded like either “Cherry Creek” or “Currie Creek.”
No further transmissions were received.
Police say they are investigating the origin and validity of the report.
Vernon Search and Rescue is assisting and conducting searches in the area.
“We’re sharing this with the broader public to see if anyone knows anything that could help us,” said Const. Chris Terleski, media relations officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.
“If there is someone that’s overdue, or missing, or a situation that happened that was resolved, we need to know about it so please call us immediately.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at 250-545-7171.
