10 January 2026
Missing person search in the Howgills
Date
10 January 2026
Location
Howgills
Patterdale drone deployed as part of a second day regional search. A person had been reported missing on 09/01/26 with evidence suggesting they were likley to be in the Howgill area. Patterdale provided drone support as part of the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue – Drone group. Five drones were deployed to photograph and scan steep inhospitable terrain that are difficult to search on foot and by dogs.
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The search involved 2 team members for a duration of 12 hours.
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