DJI Drone Saves the Day: Finds Missing Louisiana Girl
A 10-year-old Luisiana girl is now home safe after an Arkansas company used a DJI drone to help locate her. The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that the girl was found around 11 p.m. on Sunday, thanks to the efforts of Drone Management Services from Magnolia, Arkansas.
Drone to the Rescue
The girl was reported missing earlier in the day, and the search intensified as the hours passed. Drone Management Services, a company based in Magnolia, Arkansas, stepped in to assist with their advanced Tecnología de drones. The Drone Video captured the moment the girl was found in a wooded area near Sand Plant Road in Webster Parish, Louisiana.
A Successful Search
Josh Kolber, co-owner of Drone Management Services, received the call for help while in Arkansas. He quickly made his way to Louisiana and launched his drone. After a thorough search, Kolber spotted the girl sleeping on the ground.
“I stayed on the south side of Sand Plant Road, and she was probably 200 yards down that road,” Kolber said, according to News Nation Now. “She woke up, you can see her head snap back as soon as law enforcement officers get there and get her a bottle of water and got her checked out.”
Reunited with Family
The successful rescue brought joy to everyone involved, including the hundreds of volunteers who participated in the search.
“It was a desperate situation and whether somebody else found her or we found her, I’m just glad she was found,” Kolber said.
The girl is now reunited with her family, thanks to the combined efforts of the community and advanced drone technology.
DroneXL’s Take
This story highlights the incredible potential of drone technology in Búsqueda y salvamento missions. Drones can cover large areas quickly and efficiently, making them invaluable tools for Primeros intervinientes. As we continue to see more cases like this, it’s clear that drones are playing a crucial role in saving lives.
For more on how drones are being used in search and rescue, check out our recent articles on first responders y police drones.
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Photos courtesy of New Nation Now.
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