It may be technology that helps save lives, but it is primarily the people behind the controls who are the heroes.
One of the anonymous heroes is the unnamed police officer who piloted a drone that helped save a suspect from freezing in the extreme cold outdoors.
During an incident, reported by Durham police yesterday, a suspect fled from officers in extreme cold, wearing clothing that put him at serious risk of exposure.
With freezing temperatures, time was critical. The DRPS Drone Unit was deployed to search terrain that would have been extremely difficult and dangerous to cover on foot (see image above)
The drone quickly located the individual, and the operator guided tactical and K9 officers directly to his location, police said.
No other details were provided.
The suspect was safely taken into custody and brought to an awaiting ambulance for life-saving medical attention. Training, teamwork and technology brought this incident to a safe conclusion as can be seen in the video below.