A multi-agency Search and Rescue Exercises (SAREX 2015) was held in the Deua National Park on the Far South Coast of NSW from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June 2015.    Participating were NSW Police Force, Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA), NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, National Parks & Wildlife Service, Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter  and Mapping and Planning Support Group (MAPS).  

MAPS was represented over the weekend by Supervisors Frank Blanchfield and Ian Batley.    Frank provided this  Detailed Report on SAREX 2015.  Ian provided these copies of MAPS-produced search-area maps SAREX1 and SAREX2  and the following three photos:

Frank and Ian:         Wed 17/06/2015