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This afternoon the team were asked to assist NEAS with the extraction of a casualty who had fallen from a quad bike in woods near South Hetton. The ca...
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12/07/1994
"Fell death is fourth tragedy to hit family", Martin Ferguson, fatality.

19/11/1994
"River search continues for former headteacher", callout, search, John Frenchum, River Wear, fatality.

1995
"Bravery earns award". callout, Paul Brassington, crag team, Martin Ferguson, fatality.

10/12/1994
"River fear for missing ex-teacher", callout, search, John Frenchum, River Wear, fatality.

17/12/1994
"Hunt for missing ex-head", callout, search, John Frenchum, River Wear, fatality.

18/12/1994
callout, search, John Frenchum, River Wear, fatality.

18/12/1994
"Ex-teacher in 'Perrin' river suicide riddle", callout, search, John Frenchum, River Wear, fatality.

16/01/1995
"Divers find body in hunt for ex-teacher", callout, search, John Frenchum, River Wear, fatality.

17/01/1995
"River body identified", callout, search, John Frenchum, River Wear, fatality.

23/01/1995
"Abesiling down High Force". animal rescue, crag team, Ian Findlay

23/01/1995
"Trapped seven hours in snow". callout, search, Helen, Hazel, Nancy Robinson, snow, successful.

25/01/1995
"Climbing tragedy recalled as rocky ridge is tackled once more - exactly 50 years later". history, Edward Judge, fatality.

25/01/1995
"Climbing tragedy recalled as rocky ridge is tackled once more - exactly 50 years later". history, Edward Judge, fatality, CONTINUATION.

02/02/1995
"Tragic drowning sparks review of river safety". Duane Jackson, Broken Scar, River Tees, fatality.

03/02/1995
"Bravery honours for duo in rescue". Scott Denham, Paul Brassington, Martin Ferguson, fatality.

08/02/1995
"Awards for two men who went down 40ft shaft in rescue bid". Scott Denham, Paul Brassington, Martin Ferguson, fatality.

20/02/1995
"Climbers plunge 400ft - and live". callout, Rick Salter, Mark Tomlinson, Helvellyn, avalanche, ECP, successful.

22/02/1995
"Climber who fell 400ft may leave hospital after 4 days". callout, Rick Salter, Helvellyn, avalance, ECP, successful.

24/02/1995
"Health fears 'drove ex-head to suicide". search, John Frenchum, inquest, fatality.

24/02/1995
"Student's body found in river". David Atherton, fatality, River Wear, Durham University.

27/02/1995
"Tribute to search and rescue men". in memoriam, Mike Burgess, Alan Box.

01/03/1995
"Plaque serves as memorial to two dedicated rescuers". in memoriam, Mike Burgess, Alan Box.

08/03/1995
"Rescuers offer 3 routes on walk". fundraising, sponsored walk, Middleton.

22/03/1995
"Plea made for old mine shafts to be covered to avert danger". safety

22/03/1995
"Rescuer tells of his team's work". publicity, Alan Best.

13/04/1995
"Fatal shaft plunge stays a mystery, says coroner". Martin Ferguson, inquest, fatality.

17/04/1995
"Honour for shaft plunge rescuers". Scott Denham, Paul Brassington.

19/04/1995
"Awards for heroes of shaft rescue bis". Scott Denham, Paul Brassington.

25/04/1995
"Policeman honoured for shaft fall rescue". photo: Scott Denham, Paul Brassington.

03/05/1995
"Policeman praised for rescue bravery". photo: Scott Denham, Paul Brassington.

24/05/1995
"Help for a scout". callout, Cronkley Farm, successful.

31/05/1995
"Sunshine walk helps rescue team". fundraising, sponsored walk, photo: Stephen Marrs, David Smith, Paul Fell, Gary Ramsay, Graeme White, Charlie Thew, Dave Thompson, Chris Scott, Stan White, Carl Forster.

August 1995
in memoriam: Alan Box.

01/08/1995
"Lovestruck boy drowns after tiff with girlfriend". fatality, Dwain Jackson, Broken Scar.

01/08/1995
"Lovestruck boy drowns after tiff with girlfriend". fatality, Dwain Jackson, Broken Scar, CONTINUATION.

16/08/1995
"Lost dog starts a manhunt". callout, search, found out of area.

19/08/1995
"Hero climber falls 400ft to his death". in memoriam, Alan Box, Huyuca Caverns, fatality.

13/09/1995
"£350 for rescuers", fundraising.

13/09/1995
"'Missing' walker found safe and well". callout, search, Gayle Robinson, found out of area.

16/10/1995
"Praise for hill walker after 24-hour ordeal". callout, Gary Richardson, Bink Moss, Holwick, successful.

18/10/1995
"Team's maps lost".

18/10/1995
"Fell runner finds injured man by a lucky chance". callout, Gary Richardson, Bink Moss, Holwick, successful.

24/10/1995
"Missing woman found safe after police hunt". search, successful.

November 1995
"High force honours after rescuer's death". in memoriam, Alan Box, AGM.

29/11/1995
"Rescuers' dance". fundraising.

25/12/1995
"Man's rescuer does it again - for a dog". animal rescue, Ian Findlay, crag team, High Force.

 

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