Latest search and rescue news
"It’s simply not a smart thing to do" – officials beg clueless cliff jumpers to stop after 4 accidents in a single week
Warmer weather has brought a surge of daredevils to the waterfall leading to multiple accidents
Could AI help shorten search times for missing hikers?
New research added AI technology to drones to see if it could cut down on mountain rescue search times
Groundbreaking technology could revolutionize backcountry rescue efforts, locating missing people in minutes
The technology has reportedly already been used in over 200 successful missions
Hiker missing in Rocky Mountain National Park found dead
The 23-year-old hiker appeared to have taken a significant fall while descending
Another hiker is missing in Rocky Mountain National Park – here's what we know so far
The man is believed to have summitted Longs Peak on Sunday but never returned to his vehicle
What do mountain rescue team members wear on operations?
We take a deep dive into exactly what mountain search and rescue services wear on operations, and look at how it differs from regular hiking kit
"Experienced mountain climber" dies after falling into Mount St Helens crater
The tragedy has prompted officials to remind mountaineers of the dangers posed by warming temperatures
“Plan for the worst" – two more hikers rescued by snowcat from Colorado 14er trail after area socked by snow
Though snow from the recent storm is melting quickly, rescuers warn that higher elevations may still be impassable
