WATERVLIET, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — A missing child was found with the help of thermal drone technology near the Hudson River. Police say the child had fallen into a ditch in the woods along the Hudson River, and using thermal drone technology were able to pinpoint his location.
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After thorough searches throughout Watervliet, the search originally yielded no results. Police say a cell phone ping led officers towards Hudson Shores Park.
According to Watervliet Police, they were able to contact the missing child via phone, who said he was unsure where he exactly was. Police deployed a thermal drone after the child said he fell into a ditch in the woods near the Hudson River.
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The drone was able to pinpoint his location, and the child was safely located. He was evaluated and is expected to be okay.
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