Overview
- Mission Viejo Animal Services used a thermal drone to pinpoint Lana after a resident reported barking about a mile from the initial sighting near Dove Canyon and Coto de Caza.
- Friday’s search ended at nightfall when winds exceeded the drone’s capabilities, according to Animal Services Manager Kyle Werner.
- Officers followed the drone’s coordinates through rugged terrain and dense brush to reach the steep ravine and safely extricate the dog.
- Lana was reunited with her owner the same day and was reported to be in good condition with no visible injuries.
- The drone was provided by the Dedicated Animal Welfare Group, and city officials say this is the third time the technology has been used to find a dog.