PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
(WTAQ-WLUK) — Drones played a significant role in helping locate three missing tubers on the Peshtigo River.
Just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday, the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of three tubers who overturned and became lost on the river in the town of Stephenson.
One of the three tubers became lost in a wooded area after trying to find their way out and was located by the first arriving deputies.
Prior to arrival, the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office activated the drone team to search the area.
After deploying the drone, the two remaining tubers were located after about six minutes of searching. Using the spotlight feature on the drone, firefighters were able to successfully locate and load up the tubers, bringing them all back safely.
The Marinette County drone and spotlight were purchased with donations made from Faith Lutheran Church in Marinette.
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