K-9 finds missing person in Merced County

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A reported missing idiosyncratic retired of Madera County was capable to get the aesculapian attraction they needed acknowledgment to the assistance of a Merced County Sheriff's K-9, the Sheriff's Office said.

Deputies accidental they were called to assistance the Madera County Sheriff's Office with a missing idiosyncratic lawsuit astir Monday astatine 9:30 p.m. The idiosyncratic was believed to beryllium adjacent Highway 152 successful the Pacheco Pass area.

Deputy Alsup and K-9 Cooper led the search. Sheriff's officials accidental Cooper's consciousness of odor guided them to a steep drop-off, wherever the idiosyncratic was recovered disoriented and dehydrated.

Thanks to Cooper's help, officials accidental the idiosyncratic received the aesculapian attraction they needed and was safely transported to a infirmary for further care.