Stories From Around the World
People, memories and shared Search and Rescue values
This page gathers selected stories connected to Skagfirðingasveit, our visitors, volunteers, history and the wider Search and Rescue family.
Meet the Rescuer
Meet the Rescuer: Hafdís Einarsdóttir
A conversation with Hafdís Einarsdóttir about volunteering, teamwork, first callouts, and the many ways people can support search and rescue.
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Highland Watch
Five and a Half Months Pregnant on Bláhnjúkur
A personal account from a 2017 Highland Watch callout on Bláhnjúkur, where difficult terrain, a Coast Guard helicopter and one very human detail became part of the mem...
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National Search
The Search for Birna Brjánsdóttir: When Iceland Searched Together
A respectful account of the 2017 search for Birna Brjánsdóttir, focusing on the volunteers, search methods and national response rather than the criminal case.
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Search Mission
Hjaltadalsá: A Search in Floodwater
A remembrance of the large-scale search in Hjaltadalsá in June 2013, when floodwater, teamwork and difficult conditions shaped every decision.
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Sea Rescue
Aldan: Strengthening Sea Rescue in Skagafjörður
Aldan was delivered to Skagfirðingasveit on 15 March 2025 after generous support from FISK Seafood, with Garmin equipment donated by the Garmin store in Reykjavík.
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Rescue Story
A New 44-Inch Rescue Vehicle for Skagfirðingasveit
After more than twenty years of faithful service from our legendary 44-inch Nissan Patrol, Skagfirðingasveit welcomed a new 44-inch Toyota Land Cruiser 250 GX Plus to ...
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A Visit and a Conversation
A Visit from Washington State
Glenn Yates visited Skagfirðingasveit and shared items and history from his family's long connection to Search and Rescue.
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More Rescue Stories
More stories, memories and historical notes will be added as they are collected and approved for publication.