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Wildwood Crest Police use drone to rescue missing dog
The Wildwood Crest Police Department successfully used its Drone Unit to locate a missing dog at Sunrise Park. The animal had escaped while being walked on a leash and became trapped in dense dune vegetation after its leash became entangled.
Officers utilized the drone's thermal imaging capabilities to detect a heat signature in the nearby dunes, allowing them to pinpoint the dog's location. The dog was safely freed and reunited with its owner. The Wildwood Crest Police established their specialized drone unit in 2023 following authorization from the FAA.
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Axon.com · FAA · Sunrise Park · Wildwood Crest Police Department
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The dog was trapped in dense dune vegetation because its leash became entangled. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 1,400 American police departments are currently using drones. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A dog went missing while being walked on a leash at Sunrise Park. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Wildwood Crest Police established their drone unit in 2023. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Wildwood Crest Police Department used a drone with thermal imaging to find the dog. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The drone unit was established after receiving an FAA certificate of waiver and authorization. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com