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Pete & sox supported by Jo, Sue and Mandy responded immediately and arrived to find they would be searching alongside dog teams from LSDogs Sussex and LSDogs Southern.

After a short time searching the Misper was located by Paul & Sam camping in a nearby wood.

Daryl & Guinness and Pete & Sox responded and searched a total area of 100 acres.  The ground was tough going and consisted of very heavy undergrowth, open fields, woodland, marshes, waterways and lakes.

Working as a pair and supporting each other Daryl and Pete worked Guinness & Sox at the same time in order to cover the area quicker and to allow a second check on any possible indications near the water.

Despite best efforts no trace was found and we hope for a swift and positive resolution to this search.

Pete & Sox responded as soon as available and began to search alongside dog teams from LSDogs Southern, Dorset Search Dogs and Search Dogs Sussex.

After almost completing their area the message came through that the Misper had been located by a Sussex team, sadly he was deceased.

Our sincere condolences go out to the family.

Séamus & Merlin along with Tony & Spud attended immediately and assisted foot teams from SEBEV and BSAR.  The two dogs were deployed to search the surrounding area including the grounds of the property. Thankfully the woman was located by Police some 30 miles east of the property later that day.

With the temperatures soaring dogs, handlers and support alike met at the Brooklands Museum for their annual show. This was the first time that we have been invited to attend (and it won’t be the last), the demonstration was introduced and narrated by Daryl Toogood to a crowd of several hundred eager to see members of the public.

Demonstrations were carried out showing the steps involved in selecting, training and handling a search dog in a rather confined arena. The arena itself was about the size of a tennis court, surrounded by a tape barrier, had engines, generators and sirens running all around and the BBQ stand wafting fumes across it.

This was the first public demonstration for several of our members including Sue & Hugo and Tony & Spud, both handlers were full of nerves but the dogs were cool as cucumbers and breezed through without a hitch.

With thanks too the generosity of the members of the public who donated £120 in collections, this money will go towards equipping members of the team with the specialist equipment we require to continue with our service to the community.

Look forward to our next demonstration; check the calendar for when and where.