Nelson Trichler, President of the Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Team , has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary dedication to others - participating in more than 3,000 search and rescue missions across California.

Trichler, a 44-year veteran of the County Sheriff’s SAR Team , was presented the honor at the Santa Barbara Search and Rescue Foundation ’s fundraising barbeque held on Friday, Oct. 11, at the Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Museum .

Trichler joined the Los Padres Search and Rescue Team in 1981; a team that was later merged with the Lompoc Search and Rescue Team to form the current SAR Team , an affiliate of the Sheriff’s Office.

According to the Sheriff's Office, Trichler has played a pivotal role in advancing team oper

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