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Editorial: North Shore Rescue's volunteers deserve our thanks:
The team was called out 140 times last year for lost or injured folks in need of help
nsnews.com/opinion/editorial-north-shore-rescues-volunteers-deserve-our-thanks-11792813
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Honoring North Shore Rescue’s Dedicated VolunteersNorth Shore Rescue responded to 140 incidents in 2025, dedicating extensive time to training and public safety education.
Key FactsJan 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nsnews.com
- North Shore Rescue was deployed 140 times in 2025 to assist lost or injured individuals.
- Nearly one-third of these missions involved lending specialized skills to other search and rescue teams.
- Volunteers commit thousands of additional hours to training, sacrificing personal time for community safety.
- The team also advances public education efforts that promote safe outdoor recreation practices.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nsnews.com
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