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Incident No: 12 2019

Date: 28 February 2019
Time: 07.20hrs
Location: Haltwhistle area

An elderly male was reported missing in the Haltwhistle area. He had been last seen in the Milecastle Inn the previous evening. Due to the urgency to locate the vulnerable male, Northumbria Police requested the assistance of ourselves and North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team.

Initial scenarios and search plans were discussed with the Police Search Adviser. Our drones were to be deployed to overfly the immediate area around the point last seen and crewed vehicles were to search the remote rural roads and tracks in the area.

Thankfully as our Duty Controller was deploying our resources, the missing gentleman was found, safe and well. A good outcome for all concerned.

The incident involved 4 Team members for 1 hour.

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***Incident No: 03 2017***

Date: 13 January 2017
Time: 11.45hrs
Location: Haltwhistle

Earlier today the Team and North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team were requested by Northumbria Police to assist in a search for a missing 63 year old male in the Haltwhistle area. The male had left home sometime after 01.00hrs and due to the weather conditions, the Police were concerned for his welfare.

As our Incident Officer was travelling to liaise with the Police Search Adviser, NPAS Newcastle – the Police helicopter – located the body of the missing male. A sad outcome for all concerned and our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends.

The incident involved two Team members, with a further eight on standby, for 1 hour.

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*** Incident No.44 ***

Wednesday 24 August 2016, 21.40 hrs

Late on Wednesday evening a request from Northumbria Police was received to assist in a search for an overdue walker in the Haltwhistle area. The male in his mid-20s had left home in Haltwhistle in the afternoon, with the intention of walking over Plenmeller Common towards Eals in the South Tyne valley, before returning along the valley to home. A distance of some 25-30km.

Along with North of Tyne MRT, we placed our members on standby whilst our Incident Controllers tried to ascertain more details on the walker’s exact route.

Thankfully as our Incident Controllers were being briefed by the Police, the walker returned home safely, albeit a bit later than planned!

The incident involved three Team members and another 14 were on standby for 2 hours 10 minutes.

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