Ready at a Moment’s Notice

Dedicated volunteer crews across the Severn region, on water and land. We stay on call to save lives, 24/7.

Lechlade

July 13, 2025

Shortly before 1am, we were requested by Wiltshire Search and Rescue to support a search in the River Thames at Buscot Lock, near Lechlade.A water search team comprising members of SARA's Sharpness and Tewkesbury Stations was deployed at once, and this morning they were joined by a team from SARA Wyre Forest with a Sonar unit. Searches were undertaken using both inflatable sleds and a boat as platforms; multiple other agencies were also involved, including specialist dogs.Very sadly this afternoon a body was located by police divers.Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man concerned.

Andoversford

July 7, 2025

At around 0030 this morning we were called out to Andoversford, east of Cheltenham, to support Gloucestershire Constabulary with a search for a missing young lady.Land search teams from SARA Tewkesbury, Cotswolds, Beachley and Wyre Forest plus a water team from SARA Sharpness attended, along with assets from Gloucestershire fire and rescue service and a Search and Rescue Dog Association South Wales search dog.Around 0500 the young lady was spotted on the edge of a search area by one of our teams, and assisted pending the arrival of police officers and family. A great result! Many thanks to all who attended.

Nailsworth

July 5, 2025

Just after 4am this morning we were requested by Gloucestershire Constabulary to support a search for a missing young man in the Nailsworth area.  One of our Search Controllers had a planning meeting with police, and the SARA Land Search Team was tasked around 5.45am.  Gloucestershire Cave Rescue Group and Search and Rescue Dog Association South Wales were also requested to support. Thankfully as the first team members were arriving at the RV, the missing person was found safe. Many thanks to all who responded.

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