The team was activated to assist with a search and rescue (SAR) mission in the Battleship Rock area. The team began search operations in the evening of August 28th when the initial 911 call was placed. On the 29th, New Mexico SAR took over as the incident had become a wide area search, requiring additional personnel. The team continued to assist with search operations by providing personnel and specializations. On August 30th, the team was reactivated for recovery efforts requiring high-angle rope techniques.
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