Two people were rescued after running into trouble near Hopedale.
RCMP say an SOS was received via satellite GPS around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon, indicating that two boaters were in distress.
Hopedale Ground Search and Rescue and other volunteers found the pair, who had managed to get to shore.
They were both reported to be in good health and were taken back to the community with their vessel.
RCMP say the incident is a reminder of the importance of a reliable communication device like a satellite GPS or SPOT unit for those travelling in remote, rural areas or in the backcountry.
