Search and Rescue

Learn how to complete the Search and Rescue mission in Far Cry 5. This guide helps you find and save the required 20 hostages in Whitetail Mountains to progress the story.

Alright, so you've done Eli's previous mission, 'Get Free,' and saved a hostage. Now Eli's gonna radio in, asking you to round up 20 more hostages in the Whitetail Mountains. Think of this like those other hostage rescue missions you've probably done – 'The Scattered Flock' in Holland Valley or 'Serve and Protect' in Henbane River. It's all about finding folks who need saving.

The tricky part? You can't actually track this specific mission on your map. So, you'll just have to keep an eye out while you're exploring the Whitetail Mountains. Don't worry too much, though; those earlier missions with Eli already knocked a few off the list. Plus, you'll stumble upon more hostages just driving around, especially in those big reaping trucks, or even during other side missions. Jess Black's 'A Dish Served Cold' is a good one to keep in mind for finding more. Just keep rescuing them until you hit that magic number of 20, and you'll be good to go!

Pro-Tip: Keep an eye out for those reaping trucks – they're often packed with hostages just waiting to be freed.