A volunteer-run mountain rescue charity. 10 incidents featured here.
A multi-agency search was conducted for a 52-year-old male reported missing from Derriford Hospital over two days. The initial searches took place in woodland and overgrown areas near the hospital, with efforts continuing on Thursday before the individual was located deceased on Friday afternoon.
Outcome: Fatal Outcome
Outcome: Person located and handed over to police.
Outcome: Transported to hospital for care
Mountain Rescue personnel were deployed over two days to assist with the evacuation of homes in the Southway area due to the discovery of an unexploded World War II ordnance. The teams worked through multiple shifts, systematically checking properties within a cordon and coordinating with various emergency services.
Outcome: All teams were stood down after a lengthy deployment.
A team was called out following a request for assistance regarding a lone diabetic male experiencing low blood sugar at Fur Tor. A multi-agency response was coordinated, involving the South West Ambulance Service and a Coastguard helicopter, which ultimately facilitated the casualty's evacuation.
Outcome: Casualty evacuated
The team was called out by the Police regarding suspected unexploded ordnance found on Dartmoor. Due to poor visibility and the remote nature of the location, the rescue team attended a nearby rendezvous point before being stood down once the object was located and confirmed safe.
Outcome: No further action required
The team was called out to assist with the extraction of a young lady who was training for Ten Tors. The casualty was located between Sittaford Tor and Fernworthy Forest, and she was subsequently packaged and stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.
Outcome: Casualty safely extracted and transferred to ambulance.
The team was called to assist after an individual fell into a stream in the Tuckermarsh area. Team members assisted with packaging and carefully transporting the casualty from the stream location up to the waiting ambulance for onward care.
Outcome: Transported to hospital
The team responded to the Police request to search for a missing woman in the Tavistock area. The individual was subsequently located safely near her residence while information was being gathered to plan the search.
Outcome: Safe/Found
Search dog teams were requested to assist with a search in the Lee Moor area for a missing male. However, team members were stood down en route after police successfully located the individual.
Outcome: Subject found by Police