A volunteer-run mountain rescue charity. 8 incidents featured here.
A search was conducted for a missing walker who had become lost in the soft ground near Steng-a-tor after calling for help as night approached. The individual was eventually located between Kitty Tor and Steng-a-tor and assessed by medical personnel to have no injuries.
Outcome: Found and safe
A casualty who was previously found after slipping near Yes Tor has since been discharged from the hospital. The individual expressed deep gratitude to the team for their assistance and recovery.
Outcome: Recovering, requiring surgery
The team was called by Devon & Cornwall Police to conduct a search for a missing person in the Barnstaple area on Friday morning. The search was cancelled while en route after police enquiries located the individual.
Outcome: Person found
The team responded to a multi-agency effort following Storm Chandra, which brought intense rainfall and widespread flooding, particularly affecting East Devon's river valleys. Volunteers assisted emergency services with welfare checks on flooded properties and farms, and helped access or treat individuals who were unable to leave their homes.
Outcome: Support provided to emergency services
Emergency services supported the evacuation of a 600-metre cordon in Exmouth over the preceding two days. The operation involved multiple agencies including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, RNLI, and various local emergency services.
Outcome: Successful evacuation (implied)
Outcome: Discharged after assessment and monitoring.
Search and rescue teams were deployed during Storm Gorretti to locate a high-risk missing person in Exeter. The operation was stood down once the individual was found outside of the designated search area.
Outcome: Person located
Outcome: Safe transport to Reeth