Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team - Plymouth

Come and join us at Crownhill Fire station open day.

What a beautiful evening for training! Using the various different mobile apps that we can use to assist both navigation and comms. Searching for marker posts in an area that we've been in multiple times on callouts. Thank you to Derriford Community Park and Poole Farm for letting us search in your grounds.

It has been our pleasure to help out at Hope24 this year, all the competitors have been truly inspirational. Keep up the good work, the finish line is in sight 👏
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⚠️ Remember if you need our assistance, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the Police and then Mountain Rescue.

📣 Want to help us continue our vital work? Donate via PayPal and support our cause: https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3182431
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🚨🚨 Call out 🚨🚨

Over the past few days, our volunteers, along with many others, have been searching in the Looe area for Craig Roberts.

Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a fresh appeal for information. Please can you spare 5 minutes and read the below article? Thank you 🙏🏼

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MISSING | We have launched a fresh appeal for information in an attempt to locate missing person Craig Roberts.

Craig, 52, was last seen in the area of Looe Holiday Park at around 5.45pm on Sunday 7 July.

Officers have shared a new photo of Craig and are continuing to appeal to the public for information.

The investigating team is particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have seen Craig in the road near to the park, or even picked him up.

He is described as a white male, of slim build, with short dark hair, although he often wears a flat cap. He is 5ft 8in tall and is not very mobile.

Craig was last seen wearing a camouflage top, blue jeans and black and white trainers.

If you have seen Craig, or know of his whereabouts, please call police immediately on 999, quoting reference number 972 of 7 July.

Today the team is the St Levan funday. Come down and say hi 👋🏻

🚨 Callout 03/07/24 🚨

At 1855 hours the team were called out by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust to assist with two injured hikers in the Peat Cott area on Dartmoor.

On arrival, a swift response team, along with Paramedics walked to their location, whilst landrovers took the required equipment closer to the scene, via Gutter Tor and along the track towards Plym Ford.

The two hikers were located and first aid was administered. They were suffering from hypothermia and Devon Air Ambulance () was requested to assist with an immediate evacuation to hospital.

We wish to thank our colleagues from Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team - Tavistock, SWAST and Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response for their assistance. It was a good example of how seamlessly different teams work together.

It was good to see that the hikers did the correct thing when members of their team were unwell. They stopped, erected tents and called the emergency services.

The teams were stood down at midnight.
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⚠️ Remember if you need our assistance, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the Police and then Mountain Rescue.

📣 Want to help us continue our vital work? Donate via PayPal and support our cause: https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3182431
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DSRTP’s thoughts and condolences go out to our Mountain Rescue brothers and sisters over the water in the Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team who had to rescue one of their own. Thank you for rescuing him and bringing him back to his family. May he rest in eternal peace.

Lima 5 still on the hill.

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On Tuesday 2nd July 2024 Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team were tasked to the Benbulben forest walk area, where a climber had sustained a serious injury.
Two local climbers were out climbing a gully above the Benbulben Forest Walk when the accident occurred.
The climber, a local man in his forties, slipped while climbing the gully, sustaining a serious head injury. Both climbers were active members of Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team.
15 Mountain Rescue volunteers responded to the call and rushed to the scene. They were accompanied by two ambulances from the National ambulance Service and Members of An Garda Siochána. Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 118 was dispatched from Strandhill to assist in the operation.
A helicopter rescue from the mountain could not be attempted due to the location and prevailing winds but was able to provide extra illumination from the helicopter as the light began to fade. Four paramedics attended the scene alongside mountain rescue personnel and despite their best efforts they could not revive our colleague.
He was lifted onto a stretcher to be lowered off the mountain. The operation to retrieve our colleague was very precarious as the terrain was very steep and the weather started to deteriorate, making conditions very difficult underfoot. A brake rope was deployed on the stretcher to assist with extraction off the mountain. Despite the worsening conditions there was a concerted effort by all team members to bring our friend home.
As a team we are all devastated at the loss of our friend and colleague, for almost decade he was a dedicated member of the team coming to assist those in need. He was compassionate, professional, friendly and always had a big smile wherever you would meet him. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family at what is a very difficult time. We would also like to reassure the public that as we go through this period of mourning that the team is fully operational and ready to respond to anyone who may get into difficulty in the upland areas of Sligo and Leitrim.
Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team wish to thank An Garda Siochána, the National Ambulance Service and Coast Guard Rescue 118 for their assistance in the operation.

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** Tuesday Training **

Training last night was a navigational exercise around Hartford Moor in the sunshine 😎
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⚠️ Remember, if you need our assistance, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the police and then Mountain Rescue.

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Absolutely stunning morning on Plymouth Hoe. Come down to Armed Forces Day and say hello to the team.

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Our first photo Friday has arrived.

I have posted a set of group shots from before the race started, can you see yourself or someone you know 🤔
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⚠️ Remember if you need our assistance, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the Police and then Mountain Rescue.
📣 Want to help us continue our vital work? Donate via PayPal and support our cause: https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3182431
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A date for the diary, Dartmoor Prison Break 2025 (subject to the usual permissions)

Saturday saw volunteers from across different teams come together for some 4x4 training. A big thank you has to go to the trainers, who gave up their free time and made the course very enjoyable.

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In celebration of Volunteers Week 2024.

Some of the volunteers from Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth at the latest fundraising event.
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⚠️ Remember if you need our assistance, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the Police and then Mountain Rescue.
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🚨 Callout #9 5/6/24 🚨

The team were called out at 11.00am on Wednesday by Devon & Cornwall Police to search for a missing person near Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.

Search teams were tasked, alongside members from Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team - Tavistock and search dogs from Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England, to search the wooded and open areas in the nearby nature reserve, whilst the police helicopter operated overhead.

The missing person was found at 14:55, and our thoughts are with their friends and family at this difficult time.

It was a good example of how seamlessly different teams work together.

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⚠️ Remember if you need our assistance, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the Police and then Mountain Rescue.

📣 Want to help us continue our vital work? Donate via PayPal and support our cause: https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3182431
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Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth are excited to announce a new partnership with the Medical Clerical Bureau (MCB). MCB are a Plymouth company who specialise in the analysis and presentation of medical records for a range of clients. MCB’s support will ensure our two Landrovers and Control vehicle will stay on the road this year, allowing the team to provide a vital search and rescue service for Dartmoor, Plymouth and the surrounding countryside. In return, the team’s expertise will benefit MCB’s knowledge of medical practice. Pictured (left to right) are Victoria Coumbe (Chair, DSRTP), Cheryl Luscombe (Managing Director, MCB), Richard Yarwood (DSRTP casualty carer) and Dr Rebecca Nicholls-Lane (DSRTP Team Doctor).

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🌟 **Dramatic Recap of the Dartmoor Prison Break Ultra Challenge!** 🌟

Over the weekend, the imposing gates of HMP Dartmoor loomed large as competitors gathered for the annual Dartmoor Prison Break Ultra challenge. This extraordinary event beckoned participants from across the country, daring them to escape the confines of the prison using only their own two feet. But there was a twist: the distance would be measured "as the crow flies," forcing escapees to choose not just any route, but the straightest path to freedom.

The race village buzzed with anticipation. Prison-themed music set the tone as people shared their plans and swapped tales of past escapades. The pièce de résistance? Posing with the Prison Museum guard mannequin, complete with iron props – a thrilling taste of life behind bars.

The weather played its part, favouring the fugitives. Sunlight bathed the landscape, and a gentle breeze whispered encouragement. The tunnels were dug, ladders in place, and at high noon, the alarms blared. The prisoners burst forth from the granite gates, scattering left and right like startled birds.

Enter the Wardens – relentless pursuers. Mugshots snapped as they nabbed runners, even tracking down escapees as far afield as Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey. Beware, for they lurk everywhere!

But this event wasn't just about distance covered; it was about personal triumphs. Some raced against time, others simply ran or walked home. And then, a record was shattered: Jason Lee soared 84.3 miles "as the crow flies," nearly reaching Bristol! Bravo, Jason!

Hot on his heels was Lee Plank, a seasoned return Felon, clocking an impressive 70.5 miles to Marazion, Cornwall. Lands' End beckons next year, perhaps?
To all participants: You made this event unforgettable. And to those who raised extra sponsorship, your contributions directly support the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth. Without you, their vital service to the people of South West Dartmoor, Plymouth, and beyond would be impossible. 🙌🏼🔍🏃‍♂️🌄

🌟 **Dramatic Recap of the Dartmoor Prison Break Ultra Challenge!** 🌟
Over the weekend, the imposing gates of HMP Dartmoor loomed large as competitors gathered for the annual Dartmoor Prison Break Ultra challenge. This extraordinary event beckoned participants from across the country, daring them to escape the confines of the prison using only their own two feet. But there was a twist: the distance would be measured "as the crow flies," forcing escapees to choose not just any route, but the straightest path to freedom.

The race village buzzed with anticipation. Prison-themed music set the tone as people shared their plans and swapped tales of past escapades. The pièce de résistance? Posing with the Prison Museum guard mannequin, complete with iron props – a thrilling taste of life behind bars.

The weather played its part, favouring the fugitives. Sunlight bathed the landscape, and a gentle breeze whispered encouragement. The tunnels were dug, ladders in place, and at high noon, the alarms blared. The prisoners burst forth from the granite gates, scattering left and right like startled birds.

Enter the Wardens – relentless pursuers. Mugshots snapped as they nabbed runners, even tracking down escapees as far afield as Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey. Beware, for they lurk everywhere!
But this event wasn't just about distance covered; it was about personal triumphs. Some raced against time, others simply ran or walked home. And then, a record was shattered: Jason Lee soared 84.3 miles "as the crow flies," nearly reaching Bristol! Bravo, Jason!
Hot on his heels was Lee Plank, a seasoned return Felon, clocking an impressive 70.5 miles to Marazion, Cornwall. Lands' End beckons next year, perhaps?

To all participants: You made this event unforgettable. And to those who raised extra sponsorship, your contributions directly support the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth. Without you, their vital service to the people of South West Dartmoor, Plymouth, and beyond would be impossible. 🙌🏼🔍🏃‍♂️🌄

The results of the Dartmoor Prison Break Ultra 2024, have just been published in the Facebook group. Check out how you got on.

Before their was a mass outbreak of prisoners at Dartmoor Prison on Saturday, some of the escapees and their accomplices were captured on CCTV...

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Well that's it for another year. Our final 6 Felons have finally been rounded up and are heading back to their cells for a well earned rest.
Some amazing efforts from everyone over the last 24hours.
We now have a new record set by the awesome Jason Lee. 84.3miles (as the crow flies)!!
A great effort.
We thank you all for participation this year, and thank you for supporting Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth.
We will be back!

With a little over 3 hours remaining there are now only 7 hardened criminals at large. A great effort being put in by all. Will they reach their targets?

The 12hour escapees are now finished and tucked up back in their cells.
Only the 24hour hardened criminals are left.
Some tremendous efforts are going in at the moment. People are reaching Taunton to the North East, and St Austell in Cornwall to the West. Keep it going.

Dartmoor Prison Brake update.

We are now looking at 11 hours since we had a massive breakout at Dartmoor Prison.

We have Dan Wilson way out to the east past Dorchester. Charlie Temperley North near Bideford and Lee Plank way out West near St Blazey.

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** Saturday training **

Some members of our new drone team took full advantage of the lovely weather today and completed some valuable flying hours around Headon Down. Can you spot the 16th century drone……no batteries required.

Thanks to Chris Chilcot and Jay Morrish for the photos.

⚠️ Remember, if you need assistance on the moors, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the police and then Mountain Rescue.

📣 Want to help us continue our vital work? Donate via PayPal and support our cause: https://PayPal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3182431

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FREE EVENT

Would you like to learn how to navigate?

If so, you can join Dartmoor Search and Rescue Plymouth team this weekend. This is a two-day free course that will teach you basic navigation, how to read maps, find north, understand contours, symbols, calculating distance and route creation - perfect for prepping for Ten Tors!

You have until 6pm tonight to reserve a space and there are only 7 left.

Venue: Tamar Valley Centre, Cemetery Road, Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall PL18 9FE

Timings on both Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Items to bring: weather appropriate outdoor clothing, lunch, snacks, sturdy footwear

To apply or for further information please email Bryony James⁩ - [email protected]

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** Tuesday training **

Training tonight took place in the dry of our Rescue Centre. We split into small groups to refresh ourselves on various pieces of equipment from putting together the stretchers, refreshing ourselves with the inside of our Control Vehicle, how to start the generators to putting up the ariel when you arrive at the scene.

Thanks to Chris Chilcot and Darren Platt for the photos.

⚠️ Remember, if you need assistance on the moors, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the police and then Mountain Rescue.

📣 Want to help us continue our vital work? Donate via PayPal and support our cause: https://PayPal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3182431

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** Tuesday training **

Good old fashioned map and compass navigational training around Brisworthy on Dartmoor tonight (Strictly no electronic devices allowed).

Thanks to Chris Chilcot for the photos.

⚠️ Remember, if you need assistance on the moors, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the police and then Mountain Rescue.

📣 Want to help us continue our vital work? Donate via PayPal and support our cause: https://PayPal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3182431

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Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (Plymouth) call out member Julian was delighted to receive £30.48 from the charity collecting tin kindly hosted by the Victoria Social Club Bere Alston.

DSRT(P) relies on generous contributions to provide the vital all year round search and rescue service throughout South West Devon, East Cornwall and Dartmoor.

Thank you to Kevin Treweeks, Steward, and Treasurer, and all the members of the Victoria Social Club for your support 🙏

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🚨 Don't forget, if you find yourself in need of our help when out on the Hills or Moorland, dial 999, then ask for ‘Police’ then ‘Mountain Rescue’.

📣 Want to help us continue our vital work? Donate via PayPal and support our cause: https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3182431

** Training Tuesday **

Last night's training, took place at the Dewerstone where two climbers had fallen and badly injured themselves. A big thank you to our fantastic actors, Emma and Katie 👏🏼

After a short search, the two casualties were located, treated for their injuries and stabilised, before being evacuated from the area.

It was great to so many team members attending the first training season of 2024.

Thanks to Chris Chilcot for the photos.

⚠️ Remember, if you need assistance on the moors, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the police and then Mountain Rescue.

📣 Want to help us continue our vital work? Donate via PayPal and support our cause: https://PayPal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3182431


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