British Colombia officials from the federal and provincial governments rescued the wild salmon trapped in a rock slide formed up the Fraser River to their spawning grounds upstream.

The salmon have been trapped since last month, reported CFJC Today.

On July 22, the officials tested transferring fish to an off-channel pond using a helicopter.

VIDEO: Specialists take salmon past Fraser River slide site, blast overhanging rock

BIG BAR, B.C. - New video footage released by the provincial government shows how provincial and federal officials are working together to try to save Fraser River salmon.