Peace officer assist - Missing Child

Clarksville, OH

Clinton County

09/20/2025 @ 19:58

AFRS Assists in Missing Child Search in Clinton County, Ohio

AFRS was honored to support the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio State Highway Patrol during the search for a missing child in Clarksville, Ohio. Using our thermal imaging, public-safety-grade drones, AFRS provided aerial support to law enforcement on the evening of the incident.

AFRS Incident Notes

(All times approximate)

19:58 – Sheriff’s Office requests drone assistance.

20:00 – Estimated time of arrival provided.

20:17 – Arrived in the area and began locating law enforcement units in wooded areas.

20:19 – Located responding units.

20:21 – Determined initial launch site was unsafe due to low visibility and tree cover.

20:23 – Relocated to a safe area; began thermal drone flights to search surrounding areas for body heat signatures.

20:50 – Relocated to a new area off Nauvoo Rd. after a possible sighting.

20:55 – Arrived on scene and learned the child had been spotted by passer-by. SO returned child to residence.

21:00 – Departed the scene.

This incident demonstrates the value of shared emergency robotic services. Certified firefighters and licensed drone pilots worked seamlessly with law enforcement, enhancing public safety with specialized technology and training.

Summary

This response highlights the power of interagency teamwork and the effective use of available resources to achieve a common goal: protecting the community.

AFRS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fire, search, and rescue organization operating under the authority of ORC 9.60. We are authorized to provide shared emergency services to any government agency in Ohio and are a registered FEMA disaster services provider for large-scale events.

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