Hampshire Search and Rescue has been nationally recognised for its outstanding contribution to supporting other teams.
Hampshire Search and Rescue (HANTSAR) was recognised at the recent Lowland Rescue Conference for its work supporting teams across county boundaries in the search for vulnerable missing people.
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Phil Harvey, chair of HANTSAR, said: "We're incredibly proud to receive this recognition, but it really reflects the strength of the Lowland Rescue network and the way our teams work together.
"When someone goes missing, county boundaries don't matter.
"What matters is getting the right people and resources to where they're needed."
In 2025, HANTSAR was the largest provider of mutual aid within the Lowland Rescue network, delivering more than 400 hours of operational support to Wiltshire Search and Rescue and assisting teams in Surrey, Sussex and Dorset.
The commendation was presented to Mr Harvey by guest speaker Simon Blagden CBE at the Lowland Rescue Conference on October Saturday, 17.
It came as a complete surprise to HANTSAR members in attendance.
HANTSAR is a volunteer-led charity that supports Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary in searches for missing people and offers mutual aid to neighbouring Lowland Rescue teams.
The organisation relies on public donations and the dedication of its volunteers to continue its work.
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