NEWSAR urges outdoor preparation as national rescue call-outs climb again Mountain rescue call-outs across England and Wales rose for another year in 2025, with the volunteer team covering Wrexham and north east Wales warning that the trend is heading in the wrong direction. New statistics from Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW) show 3,968 call-outs were recorded last year, up from 3,784 in 2024. Deployments - where teams were physically sent out to assist a casualty - rose from 3,093 to 3,175 over the same period.

"A Huge THANK YOU to every volunteer involved in Mountain Rescue and, please, if you’re heading outdoors, #BeAdventureSmart, #PlanCheckPack and, especially at this time of year, aim to be #ReadyForAnything.
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