Drone dropped critical supplies to hikers
Last month, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) dropped critical supplies to lost hikers near Bear Mountain in western Douglas County.
Initial reports indicated that the subjects were low on water and phone battery. While multiple teams were responding, the DCSO drone team located the subjects, established communication, confirmed they were uninjured and sent the care package supply drop.
The missing hikers did an excellent job staying in place, calling for help once they realized they were disoriented and providing their coordinates. The Douglas County Search and Rescue (DCSR) team reached the hikers and guided them to safety.
“We’re proud of the work our team put in and are extremely grateful for the support provided by the Helitack crew and our deputies with the DCSO,” stated a member of the DCSR team. “This operation was a great example of how strong partnerships, coordinated resources, traditional search and rescue techniques, and emerging technologies can all work together to achieve a positive outcome.”
For more information, visit dcsarco.org.
Aerial video footage of a drone dropping a care package of supplies to lost hikers near Bear Mountain.
Information and photo provided by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
