Incidents
2018
87/18 – 30/12/18
Shortly before dark our assistance was requested by North Wales Police after a group had become separated on Moel Famau for several hours. It had not been possible to contact the missing people by mobile phone. As we were responding the missing members of the group found the rest of the party and we stood down.
86/18 – 29/12/18
Just as it went dark this we responded to a request from North Wales Police to assist a walker and their dog who had taken a wrong turning up on Ruabon Mountain. They were off path and unable to reach safety without assistance.
We identified their location using some phone technology.
It was then relatively straightforward for a small party to reach them and walk back to our waiting vehicle.
85/18 – 18/12/18
North Wales Police requested the teams assistance to locate a person reported missing on Moel Famau.
Fortunately they met up with Police Officers as we were starting to deploy.
84/18 – 14/12/18
The World’s End road between Minera and Llangollen had a lot of black ice over long stretches. Unfortunately one car left the road and travelled quite some distance. Fortunately no one was hurt, but we were requested to assist with getting the occupants back to safety as the road conditions were so poor.
83/18 – 14/12/18
After a vehicle was found burnt out on Denbigh Moors near Bylchau an extensive search for a missing man from Cheshire took place. Nothing was found and the Police are now continuing further enquiries.
82/18 – 13/12/18
At 1:50am by North Wales Police for a missing person search in an area North of Wrexham.
The missing person was located safe and well several hours later.
Picture shows some of the team shortly after we stood down from searching. They are enjoying a well deserved breakfast at around 07:30 courtesy of North Wales Police after several hours searching the cold and dark through the night.
81/18 – 08-09/12/18
A major search for a man and his dog missing from Buckley. Also a huge community response. He was found safe early the next morning.
Daily Post article
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/david-collins-last-seen-walking-15526417
80/18 – 07/12/18
Brecon Mountain Rescue Team and NEWSAR were contacted by Heddlu Dyfed Powys Police regarding a missing person in a rural area south of Welshpool. Brecon MRT were already mobilising to the location when we were called, therefore our First Responder monitored the incident remotely, with the offer to assist if needed.
The missing person was located shortly after the Brecon team arrived in the area and they managed the evacuation.
Great co-operation between North and South Wales teams.
79/18 – 05/12/18
In the early hours of the morning we were called to assist Dyfed Powys Police with a Missing Person enquiry in a rural area near Llanfyllin. It was a horrible wet cold night that gave everyone concern for the safety of the missing person. Thankfully they returned home as we were mobilising to the location.
Team members were home before 5AM. There will have been some bleary eyes at work today!
78/18 – 03/12/18
Search for a high risk elderly male missing from the Hawarden area. Assisted by Search and Rescue Dogs Association (SARDA Wales) trailing dog team. Found safe outside of our search area.
77/18 – 21/11/18
An extensive search for a missing elderly lady from Rhes-y-cae sadly ended when the team found a body. Formal identification has yet to be completed. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Joy Worrall.
Report from the Daily Post
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/body-found-search-missing-81-15453569
A body has been found in the search for a missing pensioner.
Police and members of the North East Wales Search and Rescue Team discovered the body of an elderly woman whilst searching for Joy Worrall.
It has not been disclosed where the body was found.
Teams had been looking for the 81-year-old after she vanished from her home in Rhes y Cae in Flintshire at around 4pm on Wednesday (November 21).
Members of the public also joined the search after police appealed for help from hill walkers and asked residents to check their sheds and gardens for any sign of her.
Ms Worrall’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Chief Inspector Jon Bowcott of North Wales Police said: “It is with great sadness that I am able to confirm that police and members of the North East Wales Search and Rescue team looking for Joy Worrall have found the body of an elderly female.
“Joy’s family have been informed of the discovery and are being supported by officers from North Wales Police.
“I would like to thank all of the officers, staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly over the last 24 hours.
“I would also like to thank the public for their support in sharing our social media posts and physically searching for Joy.
“Whilst the identity of the deceased is not yet confirmed, we are not conducting further searches at this time, and I would finally ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this difficult time.”
76/18 – 17/11/18
Third call today, this time for two people who had got a bit lost in the dark in the woods on Moel Famau. By use of some phone location tools we were able to pinpoint where they were. A small party was then able to quickly reach them and walk them back to safety.
75/18 – 17/11/18
Second call today was for a person missing in the Wrexham area. Team members had only recently stood down from the earlier call in Colwyn Bay and many of them immediately made haste to Wrexham. The missing person was spotted by a Police Helicopter and ground officers reached them shortly before we were due to start searching. A rapid conclusion to what was looking like it may have been a major search.
74/18 – 17/11/18
North Wales Police requested assistance with locating a missing elderly person from the Colwyn Bay area. A member of the public spotted the missing person just as our search teams were closing in on the location where they were found. One of our team paramedics provided first aid before the missing person was evacuated to safety.
73/18 – 04-06/11/18
The team was involved in an extensive three day search for a person missing from the Mold area. Sadly they were eventually found deceased and recovered by the team. Condolences to family and friends.
72/18 –28/10/18
Missing Person search in the Denbigh area. The missing person wa found safe and well in Rhyl a few hours later.
71/18 – 05/10/18
In the early hours of Friday morning North Wales Police contacted the team regarding a missing man in the Wrexham area. As the team was mobilising the good news came in that the man had been found by Police Officers.
70/18 – 27/09/18
Assist North Wales Police with the recovery of a deceased person.
69/18 – 23/09/18
The Team was called to assist a man who had sustained a serious lower leg injury while out walking in woodland near Northop Hall. Our team doctor provided treatment alongside a Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) paramedic. The casualty was then stretchered to our Land Rover ambulance. Once at the road the casualty was handed over to a WAST ambulance and taken to hospital.
Thanks also to The Wepre Park wardens service and a local farmer who provided close access to the site. We wish the casualty a speedy recovery.
68/18 – 15/09/18
The team was called out by Heddlu Dyfed Powys Police to assist a female walker after she had sustained a serious leg injury while walking on Moel Sych in the Berwyn Mountains . Due to the remote location and the need for urgent evacuation we requested the assistance of a helicopter from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Team members made their way to the area in support of the helicopter in case low cloud or other issues required us to move the casualty down the hill first.
In the end the casualty was treated at scene by the helicopter crew and winched up for transport to hospital. Thanks to them for making this the quickest and most comfortable way to be rescued.
We wish the casualty a swift recovery.
67/18 – 09/09/18
A team Landrover was on the way to a fundraising event when we arrived shortly after a Road Traffic Collision had occured near Caerwys. Team members assisted a passing doctor with first aid and helped to find a landing zone for the Wales Air Ambulance. After they took charge of the situation the team members departed and continued to the fundraising event.
66/18 – 26/08/18
On Sunday evening North Wales Police called out the team following reports of people in distress on the hills above Llangollen. The team first responder attended the location and identified that there wasn’t an issue for us to deal with. False call with good intent.
65/18 – 18/08/18
On Saturday morning the team was contacted regarding a man who was seriously injured following a fall down a steep bank near to Llanarmon DC in the Ceriog Valley. The team worked with the Wales Air Ambulance to stabilise the patient, then carry him off the hill to our landrover. He was then driven to the waiting Air Ambulance for transport to hospital.
64/18 – 13/08/18
In the very early hours of Monday morning the team was called by North Wales Police in relation to a person missing from the Wrexham area. Fortunately they were located by Police officers soon afterwards and we were stood down.
63/18 – 07/08/18
On Tuesday afternoon the team was contacted by North Wales Police to assist with the search for a vulnerable adult in the Clwydian hills, but shortly afterwards the missing person was located safe and well by North Wales Police and NEWSAR team members stood down.
62/18 – 07/08/18
On Tuesday after noon South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team contacted us to say they had been tasked with a dog rescue by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The dog was stuck in a gully near Pistyll Rhaeadr. As they had plenty of resources on the way to the incident we just sent one person as a link, so they could assist in the very unlikely event that the CRT were unable to complete the rescue.
As expected they very efficiently completed the rescue and the dog was swiftly reunited with their owner apparently none the worse for their tumble down the gully.
Thanks to SWCRT for the photos and for travelling a fair way to sort this one out!
61/18 – 31/07/18
On Tuesday afternoon the team was contacted by North Wales Police to assist with the search for a missing person in the Colwyn Bay area. Initially a search dog team from Search and Rescue Dogs Association (SARDA Wales) was requested, but shortly afterwards the missing person was located safe and well by other resources and the dog team and NEWSAR team members stood down.
60/18 – 29/07/18
Early on Sunday morning the team was contacted by North Wales Police to assist with the search for a missing person in the Wrexham area. Initially a search dog team from Search and Rescue Dogs Association (SARDA Wales) was deployed. Shortly afterwards the missing person was located safe and well by other resources and the dog team and NEWSAR team members stood down.
59/18 – 25/07/18
Fallen climber at World’s End near Llangollen on Wednesday evening. Treated at scene then stretcher carry to hand over to ambulance service. Get well soon.
58/18 – 15/07/18
Late on Sunday night the team was called by North Wales Police following reports of two persons lost in some very dark woodland near Wrexham. Located via phone technology and directed to waiting team members who gave them a lift home.
57/18 – 12/07/18
The team was called this morning by North Wales Police regarding an injured female mountain biker on Moel Famau. The team responded with two Landrovers to the summit. Due to the nature of the suspected injuries it was considered better to fly the casualty to hospital rather than bring them down the rough track in our landrover. We requested the assistance of the Coastguard Rescue helicopter from Caernarfon. The casualty was given immediate first aid by one of our team doctors who was also winched aboard the helicopter to travel to hospital with the patient.
We wish the injured lady a speedy recovery!
Update 13/7/18: Through our Facebook post, a comment from the person assisted yesterday
“I was the injured lady on Moel Famau on Thursday. I am extremely grateful for the help and first class service from the NEWSAR team, coastguard, NHS and my friends at the scene. I’m very lucky no major injuries and home resting now. I met some awesome people who give up their time to help others like me. You’re all amazing! Thank you, thank you! Cat Xxx”
56/18 – 11/07/18
Called this afternoon by North Wales Police for a teenager with a medical issue near the summit of Moel Famau. Team deployed to the summit in two vehicles and one of our doctors assessed the casualty as able to walk with assistance the short distance to the Landrover. Driven back to Bwlch Pen Barras for check over by Welsh Ambulance Service . Not required to go to hospital. Get well soon.
55/18 – 10/07/18
The team was called by North Wales Police at 3AM on Tuesday following a report of a missing teenager in the Buckley area.
We also requested assistance from Search and Rescue Dogs Association (SARDA Wales).
During the initial planning work we were pleased to hear from the Police that the MisPer was found safe and well and we stood down after 40 minutes to get back off to bed! Great result.
54/18 – 08/07/18
On Sunday evening a young woman suffered injuries to both legs in a fall at Horseshoe Falls near Llangollen. The Welsh Ambulance Service requested our assistance to transport the casualty up the steep slope to their Ambulance. Our Landrovers are perfectly suited to this task and we had the casualty up to the ambulance less than 15 minutes after we arrived. Get well soon.
The video doesn’t do justice to the steepness of the slope, if you have been there you will know!
We’ve subsequently had contact with the group with the injured lady through our Facebook page. It is reported her injuries were bad sprains and not broken bones thank goodness
53/18 – 02/07/18
The team was called to search for a person missing in the Clwydian hills. They were found as we were starting the search process, but required medical attention. The Wales Air Ambulance also attended and the patient was transported by them to hospital.
52/18 – 30/06/18
The team was put on Standby at the request of Welsh Ambulance Service on Saturday morning to potentially assist with the transportation of an injured off road motorcyclist near Llangollen. However we were stood down as his injuries were such that he was able to be transported by a local farmer.
51/18 – 29/06/18
Late on Friday night the team was requested to search for an overdue group of teenagers on a Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition on the Denbigh moors. These groups are usually able to cope well with an unplanned night out of contact as they are well equipped. But in this case one was reported as possibly unwell. We also requested the assistance of SARDA Wales.
As the team was mobilising the good news came in that they had been located safe and well by their supervising group.
50/18 – 26/06/18
Late on Tuesday afternoon the team was contacted following reports of a person with a medical incident on Moel Famau. The team was brought to standby and vehicles were being sent to the location, when news came in that the casualty had recovered sufficiently to be walked off by party members and we were not required to attend.
49/18 – 25/06/18
Late on Monday afternoon the team assisted a lady with an ankle injury sustained on a walk south of Abergele. After some pain relief and splinting she was lifted into our LandRover that had been driven right to the casualty location. Get well soon.
48/18 – 16/06/18
The Team was called out to Wepre Park on Deeside, to assist in the treatment and evacuation of a casualty who had fallen some distance down a steep bank, sustaining injuries in the process – we wish the casualty a speedy recovery.
Edit: Some news coverage from the Flintshire Leader of this incident. Thanks to the casualty and their family for their public response to the Team’s work.
47/18 – 12/06/18
Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, the same day as the end of the major search in Broughton, the Team received a request from North Wales Police to assist in the search for an elderly missing person in the St Asaph area – the missing person was found safe and well by police officers, just as the Team was being called out.
In an amazing sign of the willingness of Team Members to respond, a large group indicated they were willing to go out again after two days of hard effort in Broughton.
46/18 – 12/06/18
In the early hours of the morning, the Team received a request to assist North Wales Police in a search for a missing person in the Rhyl area – NEWSAR members were still committed to the Broughton search (incident 45/18 below), but fortunately the missing person was found by police.
45/18 – 10/06/18
Late on Sunday evening the on-call NEWSAR First Responder was contacted by North Wales Police, who requested assistance in the search for a missing person in the Broughton area. The initial action was to request the attendance of a SARDA Wales search dog, and a dog handler and navigator who are also members of NEWSAR followed a trail during the night. The whole team was called out in the early hours of Monday morning, and large areas of woodland were searched by NEWSAR members and search dogs, who were later joined by police officers – as night drew in the search was suspended until the next day.
On Tuesday morning the search was continued, with search dogs again being used – during the search, the body of a deceased person was found. The thoughts and sympathy of all team members go out to family and friends of the deceased.
44/18 – 09/06/18
The Team responded to a request for assistance from the Welsh Ambulance Service in the Llangollen area, where the pilot of a paraglider had been injured. NEWSAR members assisted the crew of a Helimed aircraft to evacuate the injured person to hospital. Thankfully the casualty was not seriously injured, and the Team send their best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
43/18 – 04/06/18
Our neighbours at Cheshire Search and Rescue requested NEWSAR assistance in the search for a missing person on the English side of the border – Team members attended, and thankfully the missing person was found safe and well.
42/18 – 24/05/18
NEWSAR assistance was requested by the Welsh Ambulance Service to help with the evacuation of a walker with a lower leg injury from a ‘difficult to access’ area – the casualty was conveyed to the road-head using a team stretcher to meet the WAS road ambulance.
41/18 – 24/05/18
The Team received a request from North Wales Police to assist in a search for a missing person in the Wrexham area – the missing person was found by police before the Team was deployed.
40/18 – 21/05/18
The NEWSAR first responder received a request from North Wales Police to assist in a search for a missing person in the Rhyl area – the Team, in turn, requested the assistance of search dogs and handlers from SARDA Wales. The searchers were later stood down after the missing person was located by police officers.
39/18 – 17/05/18
The team was called out of area to Oswestry, to assist West Mercia Search and Rescue in a search for a missing person.
38/18 – 14/05/18
NEWSAR team members were called out to search for a missing person near Wrexham – the person was found safe and well.
37/18 – 07/05/18
On Monday afternoon and evening the team carried out searches for a missing person, who was located safe and well, out of our primary search area.
36/18 – 06/05/18
On Sunday night the team was called by North Wales Police following a report of a flare seen on the ridge line south of Llangollen. Two team members drove the tracks in the area. Nothing was found and the team stood down.
35/18 – 04/05/18
On Friday evening the team was called regarding a missing person enquiry in Saltney. The missing person was located safe and well on Saturday.
34/18 – 20/04/18
A young girl was injured in a fall in Wepre Park, Connah’s Quay and was stuck down an embankment. There were also some other young girls who were stuck but uninjured.
North Wales Police officers were able to extract the group just as our first team members arrived. A NEWSAR team member who is a paramedic checked over the young girl and she was then assisted to the car park and handed on to a crew from the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust.
More on this from deeside.com
http://www.deeside.com/emergency-services-called-to-injured-girl-at-wepre-park-on-friday/
We’re pleased to say that we have heard that the casualties father was asked about her condition the next day and said “Just bumps and bruises and a bloody big scare.”
33/18 – 19-20/04/18
NEWSAR team members assisted Cheshire Police and Cheshire Search and Rescue over two days in the search for a woman missing from the Neston area.
NEWSAR volunteers covered a lot of ground in rural areas around Neston, during 230 hours of NEWSAR team member activity.
Unfortunately a body was found on the 21st someway out of the main search area.
Cheshire Police made the following statement.
“Date published: 21st April 2018 2.32pm
Officers searching for a missing pensioner in the Wirral have discovered a body.
The body was found shortly before 10.45am today, Saturday 21 April 2018, near to Sealand Army Rifle range not far from Shotwick lake.
Formal identification has not yet taken place, although the body is believed to be that of Jean Lloyd, aged 77, who was last seen on Tuesday 17 April.
Jean’s family have been informed of the discovery and they are currently being supported by specialist officers.
Inspector Dan Greenhalgh, Cheshire Police’s Critical Incident Manager, said: “At this stage we believe the body to be that of Jean and I understand the local community will be upset by this development.
“Our thoughts remain with the family and specialist support remains in place while we establish the identity of the body.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in the search, including members of the public.”
At this stage the circumstances of the death are not believed to be suspicious.”
NEWSAR team members send our condolences to the family and friends of Jean Lloyd.
32/18 – 08/04/18
An 8 year old child was reported separated and missing from their party on Moel Famau. As the team was responding the child made their own way off the hill and was identified by other members of the public.
31/18 – 05/04/18
Two young women became lost on Moel Famau and found themselves in a forested area a long way from the road when it went dark. The team used the SARCLOC rescue mobile phone location system to identify where they were. It was then a simple task to drive to their location in one of our Landrovers and pick them up to go back to their vehicle.
30/18 – 01/04/18
Lady with a bad ankle injury at the top of the cliffs at Loggerheads. Treated at scene and then assisted a short distance to one of our Landrovers that had been able to drive close to the incident scene. The casualty was taken to hospital by a member of her own party. Get well soon.
29/18 – 31/3/18
Missing person enquiry in Wrexham. Team members searched areas of woodland and water, before sadly locating the missing person deceased. Team members respectfully evacuated the deceased to be handed on to an undertaker. Condolences to family and friends from all at NEWSAR.
28/18 – 30/3/18
Male missing in Llandudno. NEWSAR initially called and some basic work started, before being handed over to Ogwen Mountain Rescue who cover this area.
27/18 – 20/3/18
Male became stuck 70 foot up a tree following the collapse of his paraglider. Thankfully he was unhurt. Team member rigged a rope rescue system to lower him to the ground, where he was examined by a team paramedic as fit and well and luckily able to walk away from a potentially life threatening situation.
The Daily Post covered this incident
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/paraglider-rescued-after-becoming-trapped-14437852
“A paraglider was rescued after becoming trapped 70 feet up a tree.
Emergency services were called to the woodland in Llangollen today after the man became trapped high above the ground after his paraglider crashed into the trees.
A search and rescue volunteer was able to climb the tree to help get him down.
A spokesman for North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) said: “Team members were called by North Wales Police at 12.40pm today to rescue a paraglider pilot trapped around 70 feet high in a tree near Llangollen .
Paraglider who became trapped 70ft up tree is rescued
Paraglider who became trapped 70ft up tree is rescued (Image: North East Wales Search and Rescue)
“When we arrived several other agencies were on site as well.
“One of our team members used his professional tree climbing skills to get above the casualty so a rope system could be built to lower him gently to the ground.“Fortunately he hadn’t suffered any injuries in the crash and was able to walk away to his car.”
The Welsh Ambulance Service , North Wales Police , North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Wales Air Ambulance Service all attended the scene.
The Holyhead Coastguard team also considered whether they could use their helicopter to help, the search and rescue spokesman said.
They added: “The helicopter also had a look at winching the casualty but there was considerable danger of displacing the paraglider canopy due to the downdraft, potentially causing the casualty to fall.
“So in the end it was NEWSAR that provided the solution.””
26/18 – 19/03/18
Further request to transport dialysis patient again in Welshpool. More local resources were identified and the team stood down.
25/18 – 18/3/18
Missing person in Llandudno Junction. Working with SARDA Wales. Missing person was located safe and well, if very cold, by Police Officers as the search was scaling up.
24/18 – 14/3/18
Dog stuck in water filled old mine shaft near Penycae. After discussion with North Wales Cave Rescue they took on the job. Unfortunately the dog could not be traced when they attended.
23/18 – 13/03/18
Missing person from Holywell area. As the team was starting to search the area around the last known point Police Officers located the missing person safe and well some distance away.
22/18 – 05/03/18
Request to transport dialysis patient again in Welshpool. More local resources were identified and the team stood down.
21/18 – 04/03/18
Our snow related calls continued this afternoon with a request from Dyfed Powys Police to evacuate a patient with a serious medical condition from their remote home near Welshpool. In these circumstances a helicopter would be the best choice, but with low cloud and fog neither the Coastguard or Air Ambulance could assist. So it was back to good old fashioned stretcher work, before being put in our Landrover to be taken to Welshpool for handover to the Welsh Ambulance Service. Thanks to Seven Trent Water for the work with their snowplough that got us a lot closer and to some members of the public that assisted too. We hope the casualty gets well soon.
20/18 – 03/03/18
Assistance with a missing person enquiry in Wrexham. Was found unhurt several hours later in Wrexham town centre. The last of five separate jobs in one 24 hour period, assisting 8 people in total.
19/18 – 03/03/18
Due to snow cover blocking roads we assisted four patients to get to hospital for dialysis in the Welshpool area.
18/18 – 03/03/18
Vehicle stuck in snow on the B5429 near Ruthin. Team reached him and was able to extract the vehicle from the snow and the male driver was able to continue his journey.
17/18 – 03/03/18
Request to assist with the search for a missing 13 year old boy from Wrexham. Trail completed by SARDA dog team, with no result. Missing boy returned safe and well later in the day.
16/18 – 03/03/18
Vehicle stuck on the Denbigh moors, with lone driver. Team assisted to safety.
15/18 – 02/03/18
Another vehicle stuck in snow on the B4391, but this time a coach with 30 persons. Thankfully as the team was trying to track them down they managed to get to safety at a lower altitude and continue to a place of safety.
14/18 – 01/03/18
Elderly couple stuck in snow in their vehicle south east of Bala on the B4391. Found and transported to a place of safety.
13/18 – 01/03/18
Assistance to persons stuck in snow having come off the road in their 4×4 on the A543 over the Denbigh Moors.
12/18 – 18/02/18
The team was called on Sunday afternoon by North Wales Police regarding the possibility of someone in distress near Llandegla. Following a discussion with the informant it was deemed a false call with good intent. We encourage reporting of incidents to the Police. If you see something you are concerned about, either call 999 if there is a perceived immediate risk to life or 101 for less serious incidents.
11/18 – 08/02/18
On Thursday afternoon North Wales Police called the team regarding a male in his 70’s who had sustained a lower leg injury on the top path to Moel Famau. He was reported as unable to walk. When team members arrived his walking companions had managed to get him down to the carpark. He was examined by a team doctor who advised he should attend hospital so he was taken in one of our Landrovers. Get well soon.
10/18 – 06/02/18
Our second call from North Wales Police in the early hours of Tuesday was to a missing person from Prestatyn. Given the information available it was decided that the best action was to request a trailing search dog from Search and Rescue Dog Association, Wales (SARDA, Wales). Enquires continued through to today when the missing person was located out of our search area.
09/18 – 06/02/18
The team was called in the early hours of Tuesday by North Wales Police following a missing person report near Bodelwyddan. The team responded with our Search Control van and a Landrover. The missing person was located safe and well a few hours later.
08/18 – 04/02/18
The team was called on Sunday at 1pm by Dyfed Powys Police to a report of a lady with a lower leg injury at Pystyll Rhaeadr. Unfortunately she was near the top of the waterfall. The team responded with two Landrovers.
In view of the location and the resulting expected long carry off, we requested assistance from the Coastguard helicopter from Caernarfon.
When the helicopter arrived we worked with a Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust crew and assisted with loading the casualty into the Helicopter before she was flown to hospital.
Get well soon
Thanks again to Phil from the Cafe at the falls for his assistance today.
07/18 – 30/01/18
On Tuesday night Dyfed Powys Police contacted the team regarding a missing 12 year old child in the Welshpool area. The team responded with three vehicles and a search team. As we were deploying the good news came in that the child had been located safe and well by Police Officers and we were stood down.
06/18 – 28/01/18
On Sunday evening North Wales Police requested our assistance with a missing person enquiry up on the moors between Minera and Worlds End. The team carried out searches in the area before the missing person was located safe and well outside of our search area.
05/18 – 21/01/18
On Sunday evening we were called by Dyfed Powys Police to assist with the rescue of a person who had suffered an arm injury when falling down a steep bank near Welshpool. Several different agencies were called and as our first team members arrived the injured person was just being assisted to the road. Get well soon.
04/18 – 18/01/18
On Thursday evening North Wales Police requested the team’s assistance to locate a missing person in the Halkyn area. We also requested assistance from the Search and Rescue Dog Association, Wales (SARDA, Wales) . Following extensive ground searches by NEWSAR team members and four dog teams the missing person was located safe and well by Search Dog Izzy and handler Ester. Congratualtions to Izzy and Ester for their first find! “Mountain Rescue – so much more than just mountains”
03/18 – 14/01/18
Assist in multi agency and multi team effort to search for a missing man on Tryfan. Sadly he was found deceased. Condolences to family and friends.
02/18 – 08/01/18
Man and woman plus three dogs benighted and unable to find the correct route down off their chosen hill in the Clwydians. Team Landrover sent to signal to them with Blue Lights to try to identify their location and full team called to base ready to search paths. Fortunately they found a farmhouse and were directed to a road where we picked them up to get them back to their vehicle.
01/18 – 07/01/18
On Sunday 7th January a lady had a slip on a steep path on the side of Foel Fenlli in the Clwydian Hills. Unfortunately she quite badly injured her lower leg and could not move. Her well equipped party members assisted her and called out Mountain Rescue. Our team members attended in two Landrovers and provided medical assistance. The nature of her injury and the location meant a helicopter lift was going to be the best option for evacuation. The Coastguard helicopter from Caernarfon attended and the casualty was winched aboard and conveyed to hospital. We hope she is fully recovered soon. Thanks again to her group members who did such a great job looking after her before we arrived.