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A 10-year-old girl from Shreveport, Louisiana, was safely rescued after disappearing into the woods, thanks to a thermal imaging drone. Peyton Saintignan went missing around 10 PM on September 14 after sleepwalking into the nearby forest.
Search teams spent over 24 hours looking for her before a drone, provided by Drone Management Services, located her.
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Using thermal technology, the drone detected Peyton curled up on the forest floor, appearing to be asleep. The drone relayed her location to rescuers, who found her about 300 yards from where she was last seen on a trail camera.
Law enforcement and several agencies were involved, but the drone played a crucial role in locating Peyton quickly and safely.
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The drone company, based in Arkansas, stepped in to help after hearing about the missing girl through a family connection, showcasing the life-saving potential of modern technology.