Happy Retirement to Searchdog Fern

We say a big Thank You and a Happy Retirement to Searchdog Fern (Kendal MRT), Handler Dave Howarth.

Graded: July 2014 (Coniston)

Retired: Nov 2023 (70th Anniversary of Kendal MRT)

Dave shared the following with fellow Handlers and Dogsbodies.

Hi all, just wanted to let you all know, after nearly 10 years on the callout list, 103 callouts, 6 finds and several locates the time has come for Fern to hang up her coveted orange jacket.

It’s been a pleasure working with you all over the past dozen or so years, it’s been memorable! I wish you all the best of luck with your dogs.

I’m sure our followers will join us in Thanking Fern (& Dave) for all their years of time, dedication and support in helping provide a professional, volunteer service to those who may require the skills that Mountain Rescue offer.