Incident 13. | 17:00
Following a search around the Burrator are by our sister team from Tavistock, the search area was expanded and we were tasked by the police to search areas around Cornwood looking for a High-Risk Missing Person who had been missing since Wednesday afternoon. Unfortunately, the missing person was not found at this time, and we were probably going to be needed the following day.
In Attendance:
- 29 DSRTP
- 1 Mountain Rescue Search Dog
- Devon & Cornwall Police
- Coastguard Helicopter
- Total duration: 5hrs 30mins
Incident 14. | 11:30
Continuation of the search from the previous day. Looking for a High-Risk Missing Person. Due to the time of day, our sister team, Tavistock were called to assist with extra personnel. We were also lucky to be joined by 7 search dogs and their handlers, that were about to take part in a national training session. Unfortunately, the missing person was not found at this time, and we were probably going to be needed the following day.
In Attendance:
- 15 DSRTP
- 6 DSRTT
- 7 Mountain Rescue Search Dog
- Devon & Cornwall Police
- Total duration: 8hrs 30mins
The missing person was finally located by Police on 05/08/19
UPDATE
— Tavistock Police (@TavistockPolice) August 5, 2019
Mr Lawrey has been found safe and well this morning.
Many thanks to members of public, the Dartmoor Rescue Group and all involved.
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