'To help out the community': Search and Rescue Regina looking for more volunteers

It's not always easy, but Lloyd Goodwill knows all the work done by Search and Rescue Regina is important.

"Sometimes it's not pleasant … many times we may not even find who we're looking for. And that's probably more common than not," Goodwill admitted, speaking with CBC Radio's Saskatchewan Weekend.

However, Goodwill said the training and instruction given to searchers provides them with the guidance they need to power through the tough missions.

Now the president of Search and Rescue Regina, Goodwill knew it made sense for him to be part of the team after retiring from his career in the RCMP.

"I'm going to be doing some of the things I want to do to help out the community as I always have. And I thought search and rescue was a good fit for me."

Goodwill can recall stories of successful searches, including one in Craven where a young boy went missing in the spring and wandered back.

"He was alive and just said he was hungry."

There are also times when searchers may be called upon to try and find evidence, which may greatly assist police investigations.

However, the person the searchers may be looking for isn't always found alive. Goodwill pointed out, however, that it's just as important to find remains, if that's the case.

"We're there to assist and to help the communities. And do our best and do what we're told and be there for the family. What else is more important?"

The group is looking for new volunteers, and will be set up at Cabela's on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. CST.