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SARDA callouts doubled in 2018

Three lives saved during 24 callouts

Teams from the Search and Rescue Dog Association saw an increase in callouts last year, double that of the year before.

The Isle of Man arm of SARDA responded to 24 callouts in 2018 - 100% up on 2017, with just 12.

The organisation says three lives were saved over the year, which also saw four new navigators qualify, and a new search dog qualify.

Navigator Ffinlo Williams says it's rewarding work:

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