SAFELY RECOVERED AFTER FOUR DAYS
Bella — Patience at the Pond
Bella escaped through a gate that had accidentally been left open and had been missing for approximately four days. Sight Hawk Drone located her about one-half mile from home in an open field.
The drone followed Bella from a safe distance until she stopped and relaxed beside a small pond. Her owner was guided through a calm recovery approach. Bella moved away several times, so the process was patiently reset and repeated without chasing or pressuring her.
Bella eventually became responsive to her owner and ran to them, ending the four-day search with a safe reunion.
Nacho — Found After Two Weeks
LOCATED AND SAFELY RECOVERED
Nacho had been missing for approximately two weeks when Sight Hawk Drone located him in a marsh during an overnight search at approximately 2:00 a.m.
After being recovered, Nacho was taken to an emergency veterinary hospital for evaluation and treatment. His case demonstrates how missing pets may remain hidden in difficult terrain and why nighttime thermal searches can be valuable.
Ohtli — Located Along the Roadway
SAFELY RECOVERED AFTER TWO DAYS
Ohtli had been missing for approximately two days when Sight Hawk Drone located the dog running along a roadway about one-half mile from home.
Locating Ohtli was only the beginning of the recovery process. Approximately one hour of continued observation and coordinated recovery efforts were needed before Ohtli could be safely secured.
Missing Pet Recovery Stories
Every missing-pet case is different. These real search stories demonstrate how thermal and visual drone technology can help locate animals, guide recovery decisions, and provide useful information in the field.
Sight Hawk Drone does not promise or guarantee outcomes. Each case is different, and locating an animal does not always result in immediate recovery.
REAL SEARCH CASES
SAFELY RECOVERED
Remi — A Direct Run Home
Remi had been missing for only a few hours when Sight Hawk Drone located her approximately one-quarter mile from home. After hearing an announcement through the drone’s loudspeaker, she began running.
An owner-recovery attempt was made, but Remi bolted and ran directly home. Family members waiting there closed the backyard gate and safely secured her. Her case demonstrates the importance of maintaining aerial awareness and having family members prepared at home during a recovery attempt.
Murphy — Close to Home but Hidden
LOCATED AFTER THREE DAYS
Murphy, an indoor cat, had been missing for approximately three days. Sight Hawk Drone located him about 500 feet from his last-known location, hiding on a pallet at a landscaping yard.
Murphy’s case demonstrates how indoor cats may remain relatively close to home while using structures, equipment, vegetation, and other nearby objects for concealment.
Scarlet — Located Within Minutes
LOCATED AND CAPTURED
Scarlet escaped from the parking lot of an animal hospital. Sight Hawk Drone was deployed to search the surrounding area and help direct the recovery effort.
Scarlet was located and safely captured approximately 20 minutes after the drone was launched. Her case demonstrates how a rapid response and coordinated recovery effort can be especially valuable shortly after a pet escapes.