Thames Land Search and Rescue

29/12/2025

A long day for the crew, but the best outcome.

17/12/2025

Congratulations to these two for their recent service awards …. Garry 10 years, and John 20 years of service to Land Search and Rescue. Thank you and well done!

10/11/2025

Last night’s training was an exercise searching for a ‘lost person’ in the trails behind Thames. Person was located and stretchered out. Excellent team building, views, a bit of rain, and a great debrief to figure out areas we can improve on.

20/10/2025

Thames Search & Rescue appreciate receiving $500 as the profits from the
Lewis Wilkie Memorial pig hunt held at the Matatoki School. It will be
used to purchase equipment to use in Coromandel rescues.

29/09/2025

CALL OUT - stretcher carry on the Pinnacles Track. Paramedics had already stabilised the patient, we brought up the stretcher and mule for a smooth ride out to the waiting ambulance.

26/05/2025

06/03/2025

We recently joined up with Te Aroha and Tairua groups to tick off our overnight camping skills up Wairere Falls. A very memorable walk to the top of the falls at sunset and the best kind of camaraderie!

13/02/2025

Five members from Thames recently attended a joint LandSAR and Auckland Maritime Police SAREX. The ‘lost party’ was found on Whanganui Island and stretchered back to Deodar.