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A place for the #SARfamily. A crossroad between crews, industry and institutions.. We talk, dream, and live #SearchAndRescue. Not an official account of the EU

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EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme @euspa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
When a child gets lost, a hiker disappears in dense fog, or someone has an accident in a remote area, knowing their location can make all the difference. Galileo provides precise positioning that helps determine where people and objects are, information that can be crucial when every second counts.
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When location accuracy matters
A child gets lost in a crowded park. A senior with dementia wanders off alone. A hiker loses their direction in dense fog, or a lone worker suffers an accident in a remote area. In all these critical ...
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EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme @euspa.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The Galileo Open Service (OS), Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS), and Full Operational Capability Search and Rescue (SAR) Service Performance Reports for Q1 2026 have been published. www.gsc-europa.eu/news/galileo... @sargalileo.bsky.social
Galileo Performance Reports for Q1 2026 are now available!
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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
🚨 Garmin reports over 3,000 inReach SOS calls in 2025—and what’s happening globally 🌍 looks pretty familiar here in BC 👀 Here, HIKERS are the group most often needing search & rescue. The top reason? Injuries (especially from slips, trips & falls), followed by getting lost or exceeding abilities.
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Rishi Maharaj @rsmaharaj.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Successful SAR mission today. Elderly lady, dementia, walked away from home yesterday on a remote island. Incredible support from water taxi moving SAR members at all hours of night, mutual aid teams, K9, neighbours and RCMP. Found her 1 km from home in dense bush just before weather turned to shit.
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West Mercia Search and Rescue @westmerciasar.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
C A L L O U T Specialist kayak teams are en route to locate a high risk missing person in the #evesham area.
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 14/01/2026
My SAR Team was assisting Ridge Meadows SAR over the last 4 days trying to rescue some snowshoers on Golden Ears. There are a lot of lessons to be learned, but mostly that the margin of safety for winter travel is much, much smaller than in the summer. surreynowleader.com/2026/01/14/s...
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Stranded hikers spend three nights on Golden Ears Mountain - Surrey Now-Leader
Group runs into whiteout conditions, stays in emergency shelter
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DutchSpace @dutchspace.eurosky.social · 20/11/2025
And now it is official :) #VA266 #ESA #Galileo www.esa.int/Applications...
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Galileo to take its first flight on Ariane 6 on 17 December
On 17 December 2025, two Galileo satellites will be launched by Arianespace on Ariane 6 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This 14th operational launch in the Galileo programme will improve the...
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EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme @euspa.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Galileo SAR is the biggest contributor to the Cospas-Sarsat MEOSAR programme in terms of ground segment and space segment assets. It provides the following 2 services: ✔️Galileo SAR Forward Link Service ✔️Galileo SAR Return Link Service #EUSpace
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 11/09/2025
Today is "Global Search and Rescue Day" which commemorates the first activation of the COSPAS-SARSAT system which happened in British Columbia, Canada on September 10, 1982 when a plane crashed in Northern BC. Three people were rescued from the crash. @sargalileo.bsky.social @euspa.bsky.social
Diagram of how the COSPAS-SARSAT system works.Happy Global Search and Rescue Day to all SAR volunteers! September 10 is especially relevant in BC as on this date in 1982 the first rescue from a COSPAS-SARSAT signal in the world took place! The satellite based world wide system was built by Canada, Soviet Union, France and the US; It was during a test that a activation was noted from a crashed aircraft in northern BC. Three people were rescued from the crash, the pilot spoke about his experience at SARscene 2007 in Victoria 25 years later. Even with recent developments in alternative alerting systems the COSPAS-SARSAT continues to play a major role in responding to air, marine and ground incidents.
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 11/09/2025
Earlier this summer I presented at a symposium hosted by @euspa.bsky.social and @sargalileo.bsky.social where I heard how the most recent updates to the system are working, including meeting Jon-Atle, a Norwegian fisherman who was saved by the modern Galileo satellite system.
#GalileoSARmeet2025 - A *VERY* SPECIAL and UNIQUE GUEST to complement the Norway's contribution to our event!
“I am finished. Now it’s game over.”
Norwegian fisherman who was rescued in February 2025 in Northern #Norway will travel to Prague to give a testimony of his adventure !
On Sunday February 2nd 2025 early PM, a small “sjark” fishing boat was operating close to Sørøya in the Finnmark.
The weather was ugly, with waves up to 5 meters high and freezing cold water.
The boat suddenly capsized, throwing the two fishermen overboard.
Both tried to swim and to hang up to the bow, and Jon-Atle could barely reach to the distress beacon and activate it...
#Galileo satellites (integrated in the #CospasSarsat network) forwarded the alert to the Norwegian Rescue Centre (JRCC Bodo) in about a minute.
By chance, a helicopter of the 330th Rescue Squadron was training in the vicinity and could reach the position indicated in 10 minutes, while it normally would have taken an hour. They almost immediately found the wreckage.
By that time, Jon-Atle had been about 20 minutes in the water.
It was only a question of minutes before he would die of hypothermia.
Suddenly he heard what felt like “the choir of angels”: the powerful engines of the helicopter approaching.
“I suddenly relaxed, even if that sounds weird”, said Jon-Atle – “I realized it might end well after all”.
Jon-Atle was airlifted to the nearest hospital, where both fishermen recovered completely.
Today, while he could try to hide and forget this traumatic experience, Jon-Atle is on the contrary telling his adventure, advocating the vital need of being well-equipped.
A lecture not to miss!!
#GalileoSARmeet2025
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(the video below shows one of the two fishermen desperately clinging to the wreckage of their boat - courtesy of (c) 330 Rescue squadron)
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24.základna dopravního letectva Praha-Kbely
Vzdušné síly AČR
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Jeez.... 😬 www.francebleu.fr/infos/faits-...
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Un Savoyard suspendu dans le vide, tête en bas, à 25 m du sol : sauvetage exceptionnel sur la via ferrata de Valfréjus - ici
Un sexagénaire a chuté, ce mardi, sur la via ferrata de Valfréjus au-dessus de Modane, en Savoie. Il est resté suspendu dans le vide, par les chevilles, pendant dix minutes avant que les secouristes d...
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EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme @euspa.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Meet the Speakers - Galileo OSNMA Webinar We’re excited to share the outstanding lineup of experts who will be joining us for the upcoming webinar on the new Galileo Open Service Navigation Message Authentication (OSNMA) service. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6e8275...
Introducing Galileo Open Service Navigation Message Authentication (OSNMA).
Online webinar on 1 September, starting at 14:00 CEST.
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
#GalileoSARmeet2025 ❤️
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Excellent video of the #WinchingChallenge, from above at #GalileoSARmeet2025 !!! Thanks, #Belgian crew from the #40SAR for this perspective ! @euspa.bsky.social @cnes.fr @technology.esa.int youtu.be/qTdrB4qDGno
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🚁 Flying Slam Dunk! Hoist Challenge at SAR Meet 2025 🏀
YouTube video by Bert Steely
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
As promised, a second batch of pictures ! #GalileoSARmeet2025 If you had not been impressed yet by the size of the AW-101 of the Norwegian 330 Squ. (@forsvaret.bsky.social ), check the size of the mechanic ! @euspa.bsky.social @cnes.fr @technology.esa.int @hiker-scott.bsky.social @oplopanax.ca
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
As promised, some of the images taken during the #GalileoSARmeet2025 in Prague-Kbely @cnes.fr @euspa.bsky.social @hiker-scott.bsky.social @oplopanax.ca @technology.esa.int
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
youtube.com/watch?v=8w74... #GalileoSARmeet2025 - that’s all, folks ! But what a week it has been ! @euspa.bsky.social @cnes.fr @technology.esa.int @hiker-scott.bsky.social @oplopanax.ca
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Galileo SAR MEET 2025
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EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme @euspa.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Galileo SAR’s Return Link Service (RLS) confirms to users that their distress signal has been received and help is on the way. This added reassurance supports life-saving missions worldwide. With 99.99% availability, RLS contributes to rescuing around 2,000 people each year.
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 07/08/2025
Here's a few of the military patches from the event. They LOVE patches. The German crew told me they're coming to Canada to do mountain flight school/NVG training in Penticton this fall
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 07/08/2025
This was followed by dinner and a hangar party at Prague-Kbely Airforce Base.
An aircraft hangar with chairs and catering, there are flags and a helicopter in the background Various plaques and awardsAwards, the one for the best ground crew is a very large wrench
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 07/08/2025
Presented at @euspa.bsky.social headquarters in Prague yesterday, what an honour to speak about Volunteer SAR in Canada to a group of European professionals.
The author in front of the EUSPA (European Union Agency for the Space Programme) headquarters in Prague
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
#GalileoSARmeet2025 And the winner is…. The German Army team from Niederstetten !!! Congratulations, guys !
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
And the trophies are ready! #GalileoSARmeet2025 ! @euspa.bsky.social @cnes.fr @technology.esa.int
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
And the trophies are ready! #GalileoSARmeet2025 ! @euspa.bsky.social @cnes.fr @technology.esa.int
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Soon the end of the #GalileoSARmeet2025… Eagerly awaiting the name of the winner !
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EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme @euspa.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Galileo SAR Meet 2025 – Symposium Day Today, EUSPA is hosting the Galileo SAR Symposium at our HQ in Prague. SAR professionals and international experts are exchanging insights, innovations, and experiences that shape Search and Rescue across Europe and beyond.
Exterior view of the EUSPA Headquarters in Prague on a clear sunny day. The modern glass-fronted building is seen next to a historic church with twin spires. Trees and greenery fill the foreground, while the EUSPA logo is visible on the upper corner of the building.
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 05/08/2025
I have spent the day among about a dozen SAR helicopter rescue crews from all over Europe in a skills competition.
The AW101 "SAR Queen" helicopter from Norway German? EC120MAS365 Dauphin, forget which country MI17 I think, Czech
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Průlet Galileo SAR Meet 2025 - Kbely Praha youtu.be/YfheGOgdv7w?... via @YouTube Beautiful video of the take-off of the biggest #SAR helicopter formation ever. #GalileoSARmeet2025 Credits to the author of the video. @euspa.bsky.social @cnes.fr @oplopanax.ca @hiker-scott.bsky.social
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Průlet Galileo SAR Meet 2025 - Kbely Praha
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
I know, I know.. Many of you are awaiting pictures of the #GalileoSARmeet2025. They are coming, they are coming .. But they might take a bit of time to be processed. #stayTuned !
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The quiteness before the storm - #GalileoSARmeet2025
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 05/08/2025
I'm going to post more later but this is a half size model of a Galileo SAR satellite! @sargalileo.bsky.social @euspa.bsky.social
A box with complex helical antennae, and what looks like a phased radar array
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EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme @euspa.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Galileo SAR Meet 2025 This week, from 4–8 August, is dedicated to Galileo Search and Rescue, showcasing international collaboration among SAR teams. EUSPA, with the European Commission and Czech Army, will be hosting a SAR Symposium at its HQ in Prague. @ec.europa.eu @sargalileo.bsky.social
A large banner hanging in the hallway of EUSPA HQ in Prague reads: "243rd Heli Squadron, Galileo SAR Meet 2025 – that others may live." The banner features images of helicopters and a satellite. On the floor in the bottom right corner is a 3D "EU SPACE" wording.
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Another quick update for the #GalileoSARmeet2025 - and a good news, too ! Contrarily to what was announced before, #Slovakia WILL be part of the event with the #BlackHawk helicopter ! Only the Mi17 will be absent. @euspa.bsky.social - @cnes.fr - @technology.esa.int
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Quick update for the Symposium of the #GalileoSARmeet2025 : The session about Galileo/SAR will be presented by Pol Novell, and is now themed: "SAR Galileo - State of play" (..) @euspa.bsky.social - @cnes.fr - @technology.esa.int
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
#GalileoSARmeet2025 - Last, but definitely not least in the speaker's category ! David Poudevigne enlisted as cadet in the French land forces in 2004, before joining the Engineer Corps in 2008. (..) @euspa.bsky.social @cnes.fr @technology.esa.int
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
#GalileoSARmeet2025 We’re thrilled to share that the Spanish Air Force’s NH90 team – 803 Squadron, 48th Wing – will be participating to this 3rd edition, showcasing their NH90 “Lobo” helicopter. (..) @euspa.bsky.social @cnes.fr @technology.esa.int
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
One more speaker for the #GalileoSARmeet2025 ! Mr Igor Detelj, from #Croatia, will present a very interesting topic, dealing with multinational cooperation in Search And Rescue (#SAR): "Regional cooperation in SAR through #RASARAC (..) @euspa.bsky.social @cnes.fr
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Did you really think we were finished with the #GalileoSARmeet2025 announcements ? Think again !! Coming from Germany, we’re excited to announce that the German Army SAR team from 7th Squadron, part of Transport Helicopter Regiment 30, (..) @euspa.bsky.social @cnes.fr
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
#GalileoSARmeet2025 - Another speaker from the cold ! Beautiful #Norway is represented in force at the Prague edition of the Galileo SAR meet ! Kenneth Bahr is a Senior Adviser on Satellite Navigation at the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA). (..) @euspa.bsky.social
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Announcements for the #GalileoSARmeet2025 don't stop ! While we don't know yet who will be the Beauty, we have the Beast ! We are proud to welcome a new team to this year’s lineup — the 330 Squadron of @luftforsvaret.bsky.social , flying the Leonardo #AW101 #SARqueen.
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
#GalileoSARmeet2025 - A *VERY* SPECIAL and UNIQUE GUEST !!!!! “I am finished. Now it’s game over” Norwegian fisherman who was rescued in February 2025 in Northern Norway will travel to Prague to give a testimony of his adventure ! (..) @euspa.bsky.social - @cnes.fr
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
#GalileoSARmeet2025 : another addition to the helicopter presence - 3 at once, all from Czechia! First: The 222nd Helicopter Squadron from Náměšť nad Oslavou Air Base. The squadron operates multi-role helicopters, primarily the Mi-171Sh and Mi-171ShM which are used for (..) @euspa.bsky.social
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BC Search and Rescue Association @bcsara.com · 14/07/2025
🇨🇦🌍 We’re proud to announce Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca & Scott Montague @hiker-scott.bsky.social‬ of Coquitlam SAR will speak at Galileo SAR Meet 2025 in Prague! They’ll share BC’s unique SAR challenges, tech, & stories on the global stage. 👏 Join us in congratulating them!
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Let me announce you another speaker to te #GalileoSARmeet2025 !! We are very happy to welcome one of the youngest, but possibly one of the most dynamic #SearchAndRescue actors: #GlobalSARHub @euspa.bsky.social - @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 14/07/2025
Getting excited for the conference in Prague, I'm going to see helicopter rescue crews from all over Europe
Confirmed crews: 
Belgian NH-90
German NH-90, SeaLynx and EC-145
Spanish NH-90
Lithuanian AS365N3+
Slovakian Mi-17 and UH-60M
Norwegian AW-101 
Czech Mi-17, Mi-171 and W-3A 
Austrian C-182 (fixed wing)
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
#GalileoSARmeet2025 - AND HERE COMES ANOTHER DOUBLE : 2 helos at once! An Mi-17 and a UH-60 #Blackhawk, joining us from the 51st Helicopter Wing, #Slovakia ⚠️The 51st Helicopter Wing is stationed at Prešov Air Base and plays a crucial role in supporting military, #rescue, (..)
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Another #speaker announcement for the #GalileoSARmeet2025, and this time, it is a double!!! Coming from far British Columbia, @oplopanax.ca and @hiker-scott.bsky.social are members of #CoquitlamSAR. This Canadian Province is bigger than France and Germany combined (..)
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 08/07/2025
Drones and helicopters do not mix It is only a matter of time before an incident like this happens here.
PLEASE GROUND YOUR DRONES UNTIL CURRENT FLOOD SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS ARE COMPLETE
This afternoon, a private drone illegally operating in restricted airspace collided with a helicopter involved in emergency operations in Kerr County. The helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing, and a critical piece of response equipment is now out of service until further notice.
This was entirely preventable.
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are not suggestions. They are federal airspace rules designed to protect lives during emergency situations. When you fly a drone in restricted areas, you’re not just breaking the law -- you’re putting first responders, emergency crews, and the public at serious risk.
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
#GalileoSARmeet2025 - Speaker announcement ! Humberto Hinestrosa is the founder of @rescue-intl.bsky.social , where he innovates the integration of Intelligence Analysis and Search and Rescue. Rescue International applies structured analytical methods, cutting-edge sensor technologies (..)
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SAR Galileo @sargalileo.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
#GalileoSARmeet2025 We are excited to announce the participation of a well-known figure of the #Rescue world: Roland McKie ! Roland served for just over 30 years with the UK HM Coastguard, where he spent 12 years as a front-line #SAR coordinator at UK MRCCs Dover & Great Yarmouth.
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