We protect lives in extreme environments.
SEARCH & RESCUE 24/7
When every minute counts.
SAR24 | Search & Rescue 24/7 is a private international organization specializing in risk management, prevention, emergency response, search, rescue, and evacuation in mountain environments and remote areas.
From our base of operations in Huaraz, Áncash, we develop response and coordination capabilities for emergencies in the Andes and other regions.
01
LOOK FOR
Locate and evaluate.
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RESCUE
Access, assist, and rescue.
03
EVACUATE
Move to a safe place.
WHAT WE DO
Specialized response services.
Capabilities geared towards emergencies in high-mountain environments, trekking, expeditions, and remote areas.
Search and rescue
Operations in mountains, on glaciers, along trekking routes, at campsites, and in hard-to-reach areas.
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Emergency response
Initial assessment, assistance, stabilization, and coordination of the necessary evacuation.
03
Helicopter Evacuation
Coordination of ground evacuations and, where appropriate, air assets.
04
Remote medical assistance
Assistance during operations where access to conventional medical services is limited.
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Trekking and expeditions
Response to accidents, injuries, lost persons, and mountain emergencies.
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International coordination
Coordination with local and international professionals, teams, operators, and resources.
Where others cannot easily reach.
Mountain emergencies can happen far from roads, clinics, and airports.
EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
Ready for demanding conditions.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
We are prepared to respond.
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Accident during a trek
Falls, blows, injuries, or trauma.
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Injury during an expedition
Emergencies during ascents and mountaineering.
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Altitude problems
Altitude sickness, exhaustion, or hypothermia.
04
Missing person
Search and location in remote areas.
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Extreme cold
Hypothermia, frostbite, and exposure.
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Limited communication
Emergencies without coverage or conventional access.
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Evacuation
Coordination of land or air resources.
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Medical emergency
Assistance in remote locations.
Our base of operations.
Adding to this extraordinary setting is the Huayhuash Mountain Range, located south of the Cordillera Blanca, internationally renowned for its great mountains, glaciers, and high-altitude trekking routes, including peaks such as the Yerupajá — 6,634 m, Siulá Grande — 6,352 m, and Jirishanca — 6,094 m a. s. l.
BASE CAMP
From Huaraz to the great high-mountain landscapes.
Our base of operations is located in Huaraz, Áncash—a strategic location for coordinating emergencies in the Cordillera Blanca, Cordillera Huayhuash, and other sectors of the Peruvian Andes.
Huascarán
- Huascarán South — 6,768 m a. s. l.
- Huascarán North — 6,655 m a. s. l.
- Huandoy — up to 6,395 m a. s. l.
- Chopicalqui — 6,354 m a. s. l.
- Ranrapalca — 6,162 m a. s. l.
- Quitaraju — 6,040 m a. s. l.
- Tocllaraju — 6,034 m a. s. l.
- Artesonraju — 6,025 m a. s. l.
- Alpamayo — 5,947 m a. s. l.
Major Mountain Ranges of Peru
Select a mountain to learn about its characteristics.
A mountain system in south-central Peru that forms part of the country’s major snow-capped mountain ranges, featuring peaks and high-mountain areas.
LATIN AMERICA
We operate through international operational coordination, professional networks, and local resources to support emergency responses across various regions of Latin America, in accordance with the capabilities available at each location.
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT
OPERATIONAL CAPACITY
One operation. Many capabilities.
An emergency in a remote environment requires more than just a rescue team. It requires coordination, expertise, medical assistance, knowledge of the terrain, and evacuation capabilities.
SAR24 integrates various capabilities to build a coordinated response to emergency situations.
Coast
Huaraz is a paradise for hikers, offering countless trails and spectacular opportunities. Hiking in the mountain ranges combines adventure, nature, and physical activity.
Highlands
Huaraz is a paradise for hikers, offering countless trails and spectacular opportunities. Hiking in the mountain ranges combines adventure, nature, and physical activity.
Jungle
Huaraz is a paradise for hikers, offering countless trails and spectacular opportunities. Hiking in the mountain ranges combines adventure, nature, and physical activity.
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Location
Share GPS coordinates, altitude, route, camp, mountain, or last known location.
Altitude
Indicate the approximate altitude in meters above sea level to evaluate the terrain.
Number of People
Indicate how many people need help, how many are injured, and who can move.
Person's Condition
Report on injuries, bleeding, consciousness, breathing, hypothermia, or difficulty walking.
Weather Conditions
Point out snow, rain, storms, wind, fog, low visibility, or avalanches.
Available Communication
Indicate if there is a phone, radio, GPS, Garmin inReach, satellite phone, or Starlink.
Emergency Communication and Localization
In remote areas, use independent means of communication and share your GPS location whenever possible.
If available, send photographs, coordinates, and site references.
