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K-9 Lizzy Finds Missing Man in 17 Minutes
26 Jun
Summary
- A 71-year-old man with dementia was found thanks to a K-9 unit.
- The man was located quickly after his scent was picked up by a bloodhound.
- Free scent kits are available for caregivers of individuals at risk of wandering.
A missing 71-year-old man with dementia was successfully found within minutes, thanks to the specialized skills of a K-9 unit. The man had wandered from his home in Bolingbrook on June 18. His last known location was near a hotel, indicated by an Apple AirTag ping.
Will County Sheriff's Office deployed K-9 Lizzy, a bloodhound, who picked up the man's scent from his jacket. Lizzy located the unresponsive but safe man in a gravel clearing just 17 minutes later. The sheriff's office also promotes a free 'scent kit' program for caregivers of those at risk of wandering.
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