Drone helps deputies rescue lost kayaker in dark woods

Synopsis

In a remote wooded area, a man kayaking near a riverbank became lost after nightfall, stranded in dense woods with no light and limited visibility. Deputies launched a Drone as First Responder (DFR) equipped with thermal imaging to help locate him from the air.

The drone operator identified a heat signature deep within the forest, guiding deputies through thick vegetation and uneven terrain. Using the drone’s live video feed, the team navigated directly to the man’s location and safely brought him out of the woods.

What could have been a prolonged overnight search ended swiftly and safely, thanks to real-time aerial intelligence.