Wilderness Survival Guide 85 RECHERCHE ET SAUVETAGE CHÉTICAMP SEARCH AND RESCUE The formation of Recherche et Sauvetage Chéticamp Search and Rescue was a result of a fatal tragedy in 1971. The community felt it was important to form a team to help with search and rescue response in the region, and on March 6, 1972 the organization was formed. A 50th anniversary celebration occurred in 2022, with special recognition given to 3 members (Roger Larade, Patrick LeBlanc and Leo LeFort) for their 50 years of volunteer service. The organization had limited capacity in its early years, challenged with recruiting volunteers, organizing training, and raising funds for equipment. Meetings took place in the Chéticamp Fire Hall, and equipment was stored in the basement of the local RCMP detachment. A few years later, as operations and equipment needs grew, Chéticamp SAR moved to the old Belle Marche School, which was shared with the Kinsmen Club, until eventually moving into a purposebuilt hall built by members in 1990. Chéticamp SAR is presently made up of both long-standing and new members. Area coverage includes parts of Inverness and Victoria Counties - from Ingonish, Cape North, Chéticamp, Margaree, and up to Hunter Mountain. With broader interest in backcountry experiences in the area, which includes Cape Breton Highlands National Park, searches have included the need to respond to both regional and visitor occurrences. The organization is strongly supported by the local community and the surrounding areas served. Contact: Chris Bellemore, President Email: cheticampsar@hotmail.com Phone: 902-224 3389 Address: PO Box 596 171 Cemetery Rd. Chéticamp, NS B0E 1H0
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