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Sleepwalking 10-Year-Old Found Safe in Louisiana Woods by Thermal Drone

Peyton Saintignan was located 1.5 miles from her home after a massive search involving multiple agencies and volunteers.

  • Peyton Saintignan, 10, went missing from her Louisiana home on September 14 after sleepwalking into nearby woods.
  • A major search operation commenced involving police, firefighters, homeland security agents, and hundreds of volunteers.
  • Specialist drone operators from Arkansas used thermal imaging to locate Peyton 1.5 miles from her home within 20 minutes of launching their drone.
  • She was found curled up under a tree in her pajamas and was unharmed except for minor mosquito bites.
  • The successful rescue was hailed as a miracle and a testament to the effectiveness of modern aerial technology in search and rescue missions.
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