19-21 December. BSAR members assisted in the search for a person missing in dense bushland in Colquhoun State Forest near Toorloo Arm. BSAR’s contribution concluded after three days searching. The missing person was not found during BSAR’s involvement.
Search for missing person near Merrimu
14 December, 2022. BSAR members assisted in a search for a missing person near Merrimu, near Bacchus Marsh. The missing person was found in good condition early in the day.
Search for missing person near Neerim South
18 and 19 October. BSAR members assisted in the search for a missing person in bushland near Neerim South over the past two days. The missing person was not found during BSAR’s involvement.
Rescue support for injured bushwalker
15 October. Police Search and Rescue and Ambulance Victoria were assisted by a team of BSAR members throughout last Saturday who provided rescue support for the successful evacuation of an injured bushwalker near Mt Skene.
Call out for missing camper in Gippsland
14 October. BSAR members responded to a call out to search for a missing camper in Gippsland last Friday. The camper was found before departure.
Steep Snow and Ice Training Weekend
23-24 July 2022. Twenty BSAR members completed SSI training at Mount Buller. Training included self-arrest, crampon usage, patient management, avalanche rescue and a demo of stretcher hauling. Our belated thanks to Mt Buller Ski Patrol, Mount Buller Resort Management, Wilderness Response Paramedics and Police Search and Rescue for their support and participation.