Police Drone With Thermal Camera Helps Reunite Lost Corgi After Car Crash

Nov 06, 2024

A thermal-equipped police drone proved crucial in locating a frightened Corgi who fled from a three-vehicle collision on the A1 near Little Ponton, Lincolnshire. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 PM on Friday, was reported by SWNS.

After Firefighters had to abandon their initial search, Lincolnshire Police‘s Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT) deployed their Drone Technology. Interestingly, they used a thermal camera that had been previously seized from convicted hare coursers.

“Funnily enough, one that had been recently forfeited from hare coursers. Cheers lads! Keeping the countryside lit with your kit!!” the RCAT team noted.

The search got a boost when a Facebook post reported a sighting near Spittlegate Level Crossing. The drone team quickly relocated there, where local residents joined the effort. Using the thermal camera, they detected Bea’s heat signature in a nearby field after a three-hour search.

The owner had to wade through a muddy field to reach their pet, following the drone team’s advice: “lie down (in the soil in the field) and talk to her.” This strategy worked perfectly, leading to what the RCAT described as “a heartfelt reunion of a clearly beloved and beautiful pooch.”

This rescue highlights the growing importance of drone technology in first responder operations. The thermal imaging capability proved invaluable in this nighttime search, demonstrating how drones are becoming essential tools for law enforcement and rescue operations. The successful use of seized equipment adds an interesting twist to this heartwarming story.

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