Glossary / search and rescue (SAR)

search and rescue (SAR)

(noun)

search and rescue (SAR) (noun) — A coordinated effort to locate, aid, and extract individuals in distress, typically in wilderness or remote areas.

A coordinated effort to locate, aid, and extract individuals in distress, typically in wilderness or remote areas.

Example

The search and rescue team was dispatched to find the missing hiker.

Synonyms

emergency services rescue wilderness rescue

Frequently Asked Questions

What is search and rescue (SAR)?

A coordinated effort to locate, aid, and extract individuals in distress, typically in wilderness or remote areas.

How do you use "search and rescue (SAR)" in a sentence?

The search and rescue team was dispatched to find the missing hiker.

What is another word for search and rescue (SAR)?

Common synonyms for search and rescue (SAR) include emergency services, rescue, and wilderness rescue.

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