Lowland Rescue

Search and rescue in lowland, rural, and urban environments across the UK.

Lowland Rescue teams provide search and rescue capability in lowland, rural, and urban environments throughout the United Kingdom. These volunteer teams complement the work of mountain rescue and coastal services, covering the vast majority of the UK's geography.

ALSAR

The Association of Lowland Search and Rescue (ALSAR) is the national body representing lowland search and rescue teams across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. ALSAR teams work alongside the police and other emergency services to locate missing and vulnerable people.

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What Lowland Rescue Teams Do

  • •Search for missing and vulnerable persons in lowland, rural, and urban areas
  • •Deploy search dogs, drones, and specialist equipment
  • •Work alongside police, ambulance, and other emergency services
  • •Provide flood rescue and water search capability in many areas
  • •Operate as entirely volunteer-led organisations

More Information

Content for this page is coming soon. In the meantime, visit the ALSAR website to learn more about lowland rescue in the UK.

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⚠️ UKSAR Portal is an informational website only. To report an emergency, always dial 999 and ask for the appropriate service.