Drone Helps Rescue Autistic Child Stranded in Saint Paul Pond
- Deputies in Saint Paul, Minnesota, used a specialized public safety drone to locate and rescue an autistic child who had wandered away from home and become stranded in...
- Authorities deployed the technology after receiving a report of a child appearing to struggle in a body of water.
- Footage captured by the aerial unit recorded an officer wading into the water to reach the child and carry them safely back to shore.
Deputies in Saint Paul, Minnesota, used a specialized public safety drone to locate and rescue an autistic child who had wandered away from home and become stranded in a pond on Monday, September 7. The operation was detailed by the Saint Paul Police Department.
Specialized Drone Deployed to Saint Paul Pond
Beating Ground Units to the Scene
Authorities deployed the technology after receiving a report of a child appearing to struggle in a body of water. According to the police department, the specialized drone arrived at the scene two minutes ahead of ground personnel, providing officers with essential information regarding the exact location and status of the child.
Footage Captures Officer Wading Into Water
Footage captured by the aerial unit recorded an officer wading into the water to reach the child and carry them safely back to shore. The child’s family subsequently confirmed that the child has autism and had wandered away from their residence without their knowledge, police said.
Family and Police Confirm Details
“According to the child’s family, the child has autism and had wandered away from their home without them knowing,” the Saint Paul Police Department stated.
Law Enforcement Highlights Response Efficiency
“Our ability to swiftly locate and guide officers to the child using our docked drone resources resulted in this positive outcome,” the police department stated.