Baxter State Park SAR Analysis

Search and Rescue (SAR) in Baxter State Park is a big investment in time and resources, as well as a risk to the rescuers. What causes most SARs? Who is most likely to need a SAR? For what? When? The Park has recently completed a comprehensive review of all Search and Rescue incidents filed over the past 22 years. The analysis of the data will help the Park to better communicate with visitors about the risks of wilderness travel and to prepare Park Rangers to better assist visitors in need. Check out the summary on their webpage.