Whether it is an earthquake, hurricane, flood, or terrorist attack, it seems that nearly every day there is some new tragedy on the evening news, and the world watches in awe-struck fascination as brave men and women lead dogs into the fray to look for survivors. This is a collection of actual missions from around the world and is written by the leaders in the search and rescue field. It conveys the harsh reality of what it is truly like to be a rescuer. This book also offers a truly unique look at search and rescue by examining the psychological aftermath on the rescuers. For those intrigued by search and rescue, this book will excite and amaze them. For those already practising search and rescue, this book will teach them about the different strategies involved in different parts of the world, due to varying geographical conditions.