Pierce County Search and Rescue Council

05/15/2026

Huge thanks to Wilkeson Mayor Jayme Peloli for joining us tonight! We appreciate the update on the Fairfax Bridge and access to Mowich.

Thank you for your time and for all your hard work in trying to restore access to these valuable public lands. Town of Wilkeson

05/13/2026

Update at 10.22 pm:
Melissa has been located, alive and well. West Pierce Fire & Rescue are currently performing precautionary medical assessment. We look forward to reuniting Melissa with her family very shortly. Many, many thanks to all of the first responders and volunteers who deployed in droves to search the area.

Update at 9:45 pm:
Search and rescue teams remain on scene, with search efforts underway. Inclement weather has grounded drone use, however aircraft from Pierce County Sheriff's Office are responding to assist in the search.

Update at 7:51 pm:
Search and rescue teams are responding to the area. Search by drone is also underway. Melissa was last seen wearing an unknown-colored shirt, black pants, and beige slip-on shoes. Last seen walking on foot.

Missing endangered.
This is an emergency message from SteilacoomAlert on May 12 at 6:30 pm. Missing person with disability. Melissa Ann Guyles, 74 years old, white female with gray hair and blue eyes, 5 feet tall, 165 pounds. Last seen at 2:30 pm on Ira Light Street in Steilacoom. Please call 911 with any information.

05/05/2026

Great work by our partners in King Couny!

We’re sharing this update from Seattle Mountain Rescue to highlight the incredible coordination that happens behind the scenes. From organized command posts to specialized transport, it took five different units working together to help an injured hiker this past Sunday.

A great reminder to always be prepared, stay hydrated in the heat, and never hesitate to make the call if things go wrong. Great work by all involved!

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05/04/2026

Check out these shots from today's mock search!

Our teams did an outstanding job.

Huge thanks to Council Member Amy Cruver for coming out to support us and see our operations firsthand.

And a big thank you to Myles Pizza Depot for the fuel—the pizza was a huge hit!

Proud of the coordination and skill on display today.

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04/15/2026

Well deserved recognition for our Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue team!

When someone goes missing, the Sheriff’s Department calls in volunteers from Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue to help! In this training mission, see ...

04/10/2026

A Great Night for Pierce County SAR!

We had a fantastic turnout at last night’s Council meeting, and we were honored to host Tacoma Police Chief Patti Jackson as our guest speaker!

Chief Jackson shared her commitment to strengthening the partnership between TPD and the Search and Rescue community. It was a great opportunity to discuss how our volunteer units can better support the city and work alongside TPD's own SAR officers.

A huge thank you to Chief Jackson for her time, her personable approach, and her dedication to our community. Together, we’re making sure that "so others may live" remains a reality across the entire county.

Be sure to checkout our next meeting on May 14th to see who we have lined up to speak!

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04/10/2026

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03/17/2026

Our 4x4 unit out getting some valuable training this weeekend.

02/17/2026

Join search and rescue professionals from across the Pacific Northwest at the 2026 PNW SAR Conference in Yelm, WA. Experience hands-on training, expert-led workshops, and team networking to strengthen SAR skills and collaboration.