67-Year-Old Hunter Rescued from Dense Gourdneck State Game Area in Portage with Aid of Drone Technology

In a successful operation over the weekend, a 67-year-old hunter was rescued from the dense foliage of Gourdneck State Game Area in Portage. Employing advanced technology, Portage Public Safety Police and Fire personnel were able to locate the individual by integrating the use of drones with cellphone GPS data. CBS News Detroit reported that contact with the lost hunter was established around 9:40 p.m. last Sunday, after being notified of his disorientation at approximately 8:30 p.m.

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