Contra Costa Search and Rescue Team

Glad we could help out — great outcome for everyone involved. Thanks to El Cerrito PD for the partnership and to our volunteers who responded quickly.

Yesterday, the El Cerrito Police Department initiated a Silver Alert after a woman living with dementia was reporting missing. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team for their assistance. Their volunteers quickly responded and provided valuable support during the search effort. We are grateful to report that the missing woman was located and is safe. Thank you to our law enforcement partners, volunteers, and community members who helped bring this incident to a successful resolution.

Thank you to Mendocino County Search and Rescue Team for hosting HeliOps 2026 — three days of helicopter operations training alongside SAR teams and aircrew from across the state. This is exactly the kind of training that keeps our skills sharp.

Yesterday afternoon, Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team assisted East Bay Regional Park District with a search for an at-risk individual in Las Trampas Regional Wilderness.

Approximately 60 searchers responded, covering steep, brushy terrain with limited communications. Teams conducted coordinated ground searches, trail interviews, and utilized drone support and canine teams.

The individual was located in the evening in a difficult-to-access area. With support from park district fire and medical personnel, they were safely extracted and transported for further care.

Thank you to all agencies and personnel who assisted.

CARDA - California Rescue Dog Association