An individual reported missing in the backcountry near Princeton hunkered down overnight before being found safe on Sunday, Nov. 24. 

The Penticton and District Search and Rescue team was called to provide mutual aid for the Princeton team after Princeton SAR spent Saturday night searching for the missing person.

The conditions were reported to be dangerously cool overnight. 

As PenSAR's team members readied to deploy to the search in the air and on the ground, the missing person was found safe and uninjured. 

"Thanks to the hard work of Princeton SAR who searched all night, and the smart actions of the subject for remaining in their vehicle given the frigid temps, the search had a happy conclusion this morning," PenSAR wrote in a post to social media. 

The search and rescue team is warning that snow and winter conditions are now present, particularly in backcountry areas. 

PenSAR urges any backcountry explorers to ensure they are adequately prepared with emergency and recovery supplies, including extra food, water, warm layers and an SOS device, as well as items like tracks and chains for vehicles.