Chilliwack Search and Rescue has been named one of five North American finalists in the 2025 Defender Service Awards.

As one of the busiest rescue teams in the province, Chilliwack SAR is vying for online votes to win a brand-new Defender 130 vehicle, and $30,000 in USD cash.

“We are absolutely delighted to be selected as a finalist in this year’s Defender Service awards," said Kyle Klassen, president of Chilliwack Search and Rescue.

"A Land Rover Defender would make a huge difference to the ability of our 40 dedicated volunteers to respond quickly and efficiently to calls in the challenging terrain we cover, and it is a real honour to be considered.”

The local team features active members who are highly trained and ready to respond to gruelling ground searches, tricky rope rescues, he

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