In case of emergency, dial 999 or 112, then ask for ‘Police’ then ‘Mountain Rescue’.

Incident 01. & 02. | 11/02/22 18.00 & 12/02/22 08.45

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🚨 Incident 01. | 11/02/22 18.00 🚨
At 18.00 Devon & Cornwall Police requested our help in searching for a missing male who was deemed to be at high risk. 18 team members attended along with Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team – Tavistock, and Urban Search & Rescue.
 
Extensive searches were carried out in dense woodland and the area surrounding Bickleigh Barracks. Active search deployments were suspended at around 01.00.
 
🚨 Incident 02. | 12/02/22 08.45 🚨
16 members arrived and the search was resumed at 08.45 for day two, joined again by members of DSRT Tavistock, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team – Ashburton and later by East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team.
 
Multiple searches were carried out over a more extensive area, but unfortunately the male was not found. All searches were suspended at 18.15.
 
❗️We have since been informed that the missing male has been located safe and well.
 
📸 DSRTP Jon B from first evening.
 
⚠️ Remember if you need assistance on the moors, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the Police and then Mountain Rescue.
 
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