Missing person search in the Howgills
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
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Search
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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