Rovers Ground Search and Rescue (Rovers SAR) was proud to participate in Operation Cliffhanger to bring attention to PTSD and workplace mental health injuries. Operation Cliffhanger gave people the opportunity to live a day in the life of a first responder. Members of the business community donated their time and money to be put into scenarios where they were rescued by first responders. Eleven donors actively participated in the exercise. The money raised, approximately $100,000, will go toward research and practices for PTSD and workplace mental health issues, as well as programming for Newfoundland and Labrador. Operation Cliffhanger included efforts from Rovers SAR, Eastern Health, St. John’s Regional Fire Department, Canadian Coast Guard, Cougar Helicopters, Universal Helicopters and Civil Air Search and Rescue Association.

A video from Operation Cliffhanger can be seen below or by visiting YouTube