A snowmobiler was rescued after suffering injuries on a frozen lake outside of Labrador City on Saturday.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary was notified of an SOS that had been received by a third party just after 1 p.m.

After receiving the person’s coordinates, the Constabulary, Labrador West Ground Search and Rescue, and paramedics all headed to Shabogamo Lake, which is about 35 kilometers east of Lab city.

The RNC arrived on the scene first and, with the risk of hypothermia top of mind, an officer headed out onto the lake with the help of a good Samaritan snowmobiler.

The officer, with a first aid kit and emergency blankets in hand, provided first aid to the 67-year-old man, who suffered serious injuries after striking an ice ridge.

Later on, search and rescue crews including paramedics helped load the man onto a sled. He was carried from the lake to an ambulance.

The RNC say the situation highlights the importance of taking safety precautions ahead of snowmobile trips, such as letting people know their plans, packing a first aid kit and blankets, dressing for the weather, and wearing a helmet.