A 58-year-old Surrey man trying to rescue his two dogs was hit by a train, according to authorities.
Just before 1 p.m. Sunday, first responders received reports of the incident near Semiahmoo Park in White Rock.
Surrey RCMP said the man was trying to save his two unleashed dogs, which were on the tracks when the slow-moving train approached. Instead, he got hit.
The dogs were not hurt, Mounties said.
A spokesperson for BNSF Railway said the man jumped out of the train's way and was bruised, but his injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Mounties confirmed the man had several injuries and was communicating with paramedics when he was getting transported to hospital.
BNSF said the train was whistling and sounding its horn, adding the incident will be investigated further.
At the time, the White Rock Sea Festival and Semiahmoo Days event was taking place.
