Mountain Rescue
Mountain rescue in south Wales is provided by five volunteer groups, with the Police having overall command. In serious situations they are aided by RAF helicopters from RAF Chivenor or RAF Valley. The five groups are:
- BMRT - Brecon Mountain Rescue Team
- CBMRT - Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team
- LMRT - Longtown Mountain Rescue Team based in the east
- WBMSART - Western Beacons Mountain Search and Rescue Team
- SARDA South Wales - Search and Rescue Dog Association covering South and & Mid Wales
The groups are funded primarily by donations. Their work is not restricted to mountain rescue - they frequently assist the Police in their search for missing or vulnerable people in the community.
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