Callout Incidents

Incident Date	Region	Callout Details
07 May 16:30	South West Peninsular	4 Dog Handlers were called to assist Dartmoor SRT Tavistock in a search for a 37 year old despondent male, located by Police Dog. Dog Handlers: Alex Lyons (Max), Nicki Lyons (Cavos), Matt Robertson (Scoot) and Catherine Jones (Jilly) Rescue Team: Dartmoor SRT Tavistock Police Authority: Devon & Cornwall
07 May 08:00	Mid Pennine	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Rossendale & Pendale MRT in a fresh search for the 65 year old fell runner. He was located by a mountain biker, he had fallen down a 100ft slope and sustained a fracture of the lower leg and head injuries. Was stretchered to helicopter by team members. Dog Handler: Steve Garofalo (Finn) Rescue Team: Rossendlae & Pendale MRT Police Authority: Lancashire
06 May 20:30	Mid Pennine	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Rossendale & Pendale MRT in a search for a 65 year old fell runner, stood down with nothing found. Dog Handler: Steve Garofalo (Finn) Rescue Team: Rossendlae & Pendale MRT Police Authority: Lancashire
05 May 16:30	South West Peninsular	6 Dog Handlers were called to assist Dartmoor SRT Plymouth in a search for a 48 year old despondent male. Located safe and well by Police, stood down on route. Dog Handlers: Alex Lyons (Max), Nicki Lyons (Cavos), Matt Robertson (Scoot), Dave Humphrey (Rusty), Alan Hill (Sunny) and Ian Bertie (Ronnie) Rescue Teams: Dartmoor SRT Plymouth, and Dartmoor SRT Tavistock. Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall.
04 May 04:30	Mid Pennine	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Rossendale & Pendale MRT in a search for a 83 year old male missing from home, located suffering from hypothermia and a head injury by Quarry workers. Dog Handler: Steve Garafalo (Fin). Rescue Team: Rossendale & Pendale MRT. Police Authority: Lancashire
30 Apr 03:45	Lake District	4 Dog Handlers were called to assist Keswick MRT in a search for a 60 year old male fell runner, located deceased by helicopter. Dog Handlers: Pete Thompson (Hamish, Bess), Brian Alport (Sam), Kevin Stead (Gyp) and Bill Batson (Glen). Rescue Teams: Keswick, Cockermouth, Penrith, Kirkby Stephen and Wasdale MRT. Police Authority: Cumbria. Grough Magazine Item
29 Apr 14:00	Yorkshire Dales	3 Dog Handlers were called to assist Cave Rescue Organisation in a search for a 57 year old female walker who had been split from a party in very bad weather conditions. She walked off the hill unaided shortly after the search commenced. Dog Handlers: Bill Batson (Glen), Andy Colau (Tara) and Kevin Stead (Gyp). Rescue Team: Cave Rescue Organisation.
29 Apr 12:30	North East	2 Dog Handlers were called to assist North of Tyne MRT in a search for a 24 year old despondent male. Located safe and well by Police. Dog Handlers: Pete Thompson (Hamish, Bess) and Lee Ferry (Bracken). Rescue Team: North of Tyne MRT. Police Authority: Northumbria
27 Apr 18:00	North East	2 Dog Handlers were called to assist Teesdale & Weardale MRT in a search for an 8 year old boy who had fallen in the river, nothing found Police enquires on going. Dog Handlers: Pete Thompson (Hamish, Bess) and Karen Fisher (Sam). Rescue Team: Teesdale & Weardale MRT. Police Authority: Durham.
26 Apr 19:00	Mid Pennine	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Bolton MRT in a search for a 73 year old male, nothing found, Police enquires ongoing. Dog Handler: Steve Garofalo (Finn). Rescue Team: Bolton MRT. Police Authority: Lancashire.
08 Apr 15:00	Yorkshire Dales. Dog Find	2 Dog Handlers were called to assist Cave Rescue Organisation in a search for 5 lost walkers. Located safe and well by Search Dog Tara and Andy Colau. Dog Handlers: Andy Colau (Tara) Bill Batson (Glen) Rescue Team: CRO. Police Authority: North Yorkshire.
06 Apr 23:00	Peak District	2 Dog Handlers were called to assist Glossop MRT in a search for 3 walkers lost in the dark. Located by Glossop team members. 1 was stretchered off the hill and the other 2 were walked off. Dog Handlers: Paul Taylor (Toby) and Ken Sloan (Abbie). Rescue Teams: Glossop MRT and Woodhead MRT. Police Authority :Derbyshire.
23 Mar 10:00	Peak District	2 Dog Handlers were called to assist Edale MRT in the search for the 79 year old male missing from home, Police enquires still ongoing. Dog Handlers: Nick Smith (Zak), Ellie Sherwin (Pepper) and Dave Mason (Meg). Rescue Teams: Edale MRT and Derby MRT. Police Authority: Derbyshire. Chesterfield Post Item
22 Mar 12:30	Peak District	4 Dog Handlers were called to assist Edale MRT in a search for a 79 year old male missing from home. Police enquires ongoing. Dog Handlers: Nick Smith (Zak), John Coombs (Flash), Dave Mason (Meg) and Mick Nield (Bob). Rescue Teams: Edale MRT and Derby MRT. Police Authority: Derbyshire
20 Mar 16:30	South West Peninsular	2 Dog Handlers were called to assist Dartmoor SRT Tavistock in a search for a lost male walker. Located safe and well by Police Helicopter before the handlers were deployed. Dog Handlers: Alex Lyons (Max) and Nicki Lyons (Cavos). Rescue Teams: Dartmoor SRT Tavistock and Dartmoor SRT Ashburton. Police Authority: Devon & Cornwall.
20 Mar 12:00	Mid Pennine	2 Dog Handlers were called to assist Bolton MRT in a search for a 22 year old despondent male. Police enquires ongoing. Dog Handlers: Steve Garofalo (Finn) and Iain Nicholson (Mij) (Sarda Wales Trailing Dog). Rescue Teams: Bolton MRT, Rossendale & Pendale MRT and Bowland Pennine MRT. Police Authority: Lancashire
17 Mar 21:15	Peak District	2 Dog Handlers were called to assist Oldham MRT in a search for a 47 year old despondent male, he returned home the next day. Dog Handlers: Mick Nield (Bob) and Steve Ward (Bryn). Rescue Team: Oldham MRT. Police Authority:Greater Manchester.
06 Mar 20:00	South West Peninsular	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Dartmoor SRT Plymouth in a search for a 75 year old male missing from a nursing home, located safe and well by Police. Dog Handler: Alan Hill (Sunny). Rsecue Team: Dartmoor SRT Plymouth. Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall.
05 Mar 10:45	Yorkshire Dales	3 Dog Handlers were called to assist Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association in a search for a 50 year old despondent male, located safe and well by Police outside the search area. Dog Handlers: Kevin Stead (Gyp), Andy Colau (Tara) and Richard Hey (Molly). Rescue Team: Upper Wharfedale FRA. Police Authority: North Yorkshire.
04 Mar 09:00	South West Peninsular	4 Dog Handlers were called to assist Cornwall SRT in a search for a 72 year old male missing from a nursing home, located safe and well by Police at his home. Dog Handlers: Alex Lyons (Max), Nicki Lyons (Cavos), Matt Robertson (Scoot) and Shaun Roseveare (Tigger). Rescue Team: Cornwall SRT. Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall.
01 Mar 16:00	North East	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Cleveland MRT in a search for a 36 year old despondent male, located by Police Helicopter. Dog Handler: Graeme White (Fern). Rescue Team: Cleveland MRT. Police Authority: Cleveland.
26 Feb 10:00	North East	3 Dog Handlers were called to assist North of Tyne MRT in a search for a 19 year old despondent male, located safe and well by Police well outside the search area. Dog Handlers: Lee Ferry (Bracken), Ian Thompson (Ben) and Brian Allport (Sam). Rescue Teams: North of Tyne MRT and Northumberland National Park MRT. Police Authority: Northumberland
21 Feb 13:30	West Midlands	2 Dog Handlers were called to assist Staffordshire Search and Rescue in a search for missing 20 year old male, Police enquires ongoing. Dog Handlers: Nick Smith (Zak) and John Coombs (Biscuit). Rescue Teams: Staffordshire SAR and Derby MRT. Police Authority: Staffordshire.
20 Feb 13:30	North East	3 Dog Handlers were called to assist North Of Tyne MRT in the search for the 84 year old female, located safe and well outside the search area. Dog Handlers: Pete Thompson (Hamish, Bess), Brian Allport (Sam) and Ian Thompson (Ben). Rescue Team: North Of Tyne MRT. Police Authority: Northumbria.
19 Feb 22:15	North East	3 Dog Handlers were called to assist North Of Tyne MRT in a search for a 84 year old female missing from home, Police enquires ongoing. Dog Handlers: Pete Thompson (Hamish, Bess), Brian Allport (Sam) and Ian Thompson (Ben). Rescue Team: North Of Tyne MRT. Police Authority: Northumbria .
15 Feb 18:15	Peak District	2 Dog Handlers were called to assist Buxton MRT in a search for a male walker who had reported himself lost, located safe and well by Buxton MRT members. Dog Handlers: Nick Smith (Zac) and Ian Burley (Anya). Rescue Teams: Buxton MRT and Glossop MRT. Police Authority: Derbyshire.
15 Feb 10:00	Mid Pennine	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Bolton MRT in a search for a 80 year old female missing from home, located safe and well by Police outside the search area. Dog Handler: Steve Garofalo (Finn). Rescue Teams: Bolton MRT and Rossendale & Pendale MRT. Police Authority: Lancashire.
15 Feb 10:00	North East	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Scarborough & Ryedale MRT in a search for 19 year old despondent male, Police enquires on going. Dog Handler: Richard Hey (Molly). Rescue Teams: Scarborough & Ryedale MRT, Swaledale MRT, RAF MRT and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue. Police Authority: North Yorkshire.
08 Feb 15:15	South West Peninsular	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Dartmoor SRT Plymouth in a search for a 59 year old despondent male, located deceased the next day. Dog Handler: Alan Hill (Sunny). Rescue Teams: Dartmoor SRT (Plymouth) (Ashburton) and MCA Coastguard. Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall.
04 Feb 20:00	Peak District DOG FIND	6 Dog Handlers were called to assist Glossop MRT in a search for a 74 year old male with hypothermia, who had been found by 2 fell runners, they called the Police with an approximate grid reference. Found by Search Dog Toby and Paul Taylor . Dog Handlers: Paul Taylor (Toby), John Coombs (Flash), Mick Nield (Bob), Wayne Thackray (Dodge), Steve Ward (Bryn) and Ken Sloan (Abi). Rescue Teams: Glossop MRT, Woodhead MRT, Edale MRT and Derby MRT. Police Authority: Derbyshire. Grough Magazine Item Glossop MRT Item
04 Feb 12:00	Mid Pennine	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Rossendale & Pendle MRT in a search for a vulnerable 41 year old male missing from hospital, located safe and well outside the search area. Dog Handler: Steve Garofalo (Finn) Rescue Team: Rossendale & Pendle MRT. Police Authority: Lancashire.
03 Feb 20:00	Peak District	4 Dog Handlers were called to assist Buxton MRT in a search for 2 well equipped walkers who had reported themselves benighted, located cold and wet by Police Helicopter. Dog Handlers: Ian Burley (Anya) and Nick Smith (Zak). Rescue Teams: Buxton MRT and Edale MRT. Police Authority: Derbyshire.
02 Feb 02:45	North East Region	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Cleveland SRT in a search for a male who was seen covered in blood, Police enquires ongoing. Dog Handler: Graeme White (Fern). Rescue Team: Cleveland SRT. Police Authority: Cleveland.
31 Jan 19:45	North East Region	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Cleveland SRT in a search for a male walker who had reported himself lost, located safe and well by Police. Dog Handler: Graeme White (Fern). Rescue Team: Cleveland SRT. Police Authority: Cleveland.
22 Jan 18:15	Peak District	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Kinder MRT in a search for 2 walkers, located safe and well by Kinder MRT members. Dog Handler: Ian Burley (Anya). Rescue Team: Kinder MRT. Police Authority: Derbyshire.
22 Jan 09:00	South West Peninsular	5 Dog Handlers were called to assist Devon and Cornwall Police in the search for the 52 year old despondent female, located deceased outside the search area. Dog Handlers: Alex Lyons (Max), Nicki Lyons (Cavos), Matt Robertson (Scoot), Alan Hill (Sunny) and James Taylor-Short (Poppy). Rescue Team: None. Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall.
21 Jan 18:30	Peak District	2 Dog Handlers were called to assist Glossop MRT in a search for 3 walkers after they had reported one had an injury, Located and evacuated by Police helicopter. Dog Handlers: Wayne Thackray (Dodge) and Ken Sloan (Abbie). Team: Glossop MRT and Woodhead MRT. Police Authority: Derbyshire.
21 Jan 10:00	South West Peninsular	6 Dog Handlers were called to assist Dartmoor SRT Tavistock in a search for a 52 year old despondent female, Police enquires ongoing. Dog Handlers: Alex Lyons (Max), Nicki Lyons (Cavos), Matt Robertson (Scoot), Catherine Jones (Jilly,Bizzy), Alan Hill (Sunny) and Ian Bertie (Ronnie) Rescue Teams: Dartmoor SRT Tavistock, Plymouth, Ashburton. Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall.
21 Jan 08:30	Peak District	6 Dog Handlers were called to assist Oldham MRT in a search for a 56 year old despondent male, Police enquires ongoing. Dog Handlers: Wayne Thackray (Dodge), Ken Sloan (Abbie), Steve Garafalo (Finn), Paul Taylor (Toby), John Coombs (Flash) and Mick Nield (Bob). Rescue Teams:Oldham MRT, Rossendale and Pendale MRT. Police Authority: Greater Manchester.
18 Jan 19:00	South West Peninsular	3 Dog handlers were called to assist Cornwall SRT in a search for a despondent male, stood down on route when he was located deceased by Police. Dog Handlers: Alex Lyons (Max), Nicki Lyons (Cavos) and Ian Bertie (Ronnie) Rescue Team: Cornwall SRT Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall.
07 Jan 18:00	Peak District DOG FIND	1 Dog Handler was called to assist Glossop MRT in a search for a 50 year old male who had reported himself lost in the dark, he was located by Search Dog Toby and Paul Taylor walking back to his car park after 2 minutes from the car park. Dog Handler: Paul Taylor (Toby). Rescue Team: Glossop MRT. Police Authority Derbyshire.