A missing Centerville Township woman was found Friday after a search which included use of K-9 and drone.
Deputies responded to a report Friday afternoon in reference to a missing female Alzheimer patient who went for a walk about 10 a.m. and did not return home.
According to a county Sheriff’s office Facebook post, family members searched for the woman in the area without success.
The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office K9 team consisting of Deputy Jordan Strope and his partner, Keno, were deployed to the last known area the missing subject was seen.
After tracking the missing woman for several miles, the K9 team located her in a thick swamp just before dark that evening.
Cedar EMS was sent to the area and the missing subject was evaluated and reunited with family.
In addition to the K9 team, the Grand Traverse Sheriff’s office provided their drone team in the search.
“Without everyone’s help this incident could have been much worse,” the Facebook page stated. “But it turned out to be the best outcome we could have hoped for.
“Our K9’s are a crucial too in helping with these types of incidents.”
