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Drone finds 86-year-old man who was lost for 4 days
NBC News· 2025-11-22 05:05
Search and Rescue Operation - An 86-year-old man named Donald Kon, who has dementia and Parkinson's disease, went missing near Vero Beach, Florida [1] - Law enforcement searched for Kon for 80 hours by ground and air [1] - Kon was found alive after nearly 4 days (approximately 96 hours) [1] - A drone pilot detected Kon's heat signature, leading to his discovery [2] - Kon was found under mud and a patch of palms [1] Condition and Recovery - Kon was dealing with cuts and bug bites [3] - Kon is expected to make a full recovery [3] Contributing Factors - Kon was trying to get himself out of a hole he had fallen into [2] - Technology, specifically a drone with heat-sensing capabilities, played a crucial role in locating Kon [2]