Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight New Recruits For Isle Of Wight Search And Rescue Team As Call-Outs Rise By Oliver Dyer The Isle of Wight's Search and Rescue team says the pandemic has been a "challenging time", with a slight rise in call-outs. WightSAR, which is made up of more than 30 volunteers, has seen an increase in calls regarding mental health. Speaking to Isle of Wight Radio, Founder Dean Terrett said: "On the Island we have a high rate of elderly. A lot of the time a good percentage of the calls were when an elderly person had a fall in the countryside. Or they could be dementia-associated. Naturally we have a high number of those.