IDAHO COUNTY – On Thursday, February 16 at around 11:00 p.m., Idaho County deputies, Idaho County Search and Rescue crews and the Cottonwood Police Chief all responded to the Cottonwood area after Dispatch took the report of a missing person.
According to a press release from the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office, the individual reported missing was a 59-year-old man.Â
During the search, Idaho County Search and Rescue canines located a scent and Idaho County deputies deployed a drone in the area. This combination allowed rescuers to track the man and find him at around 8:00 a.m. Friday morning.Â
According to the press release, the man seemed to be in fair condition and was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital to be evaluated.Â
The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all agencies involved for their dedication and expertise in locating this gentleman.
