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Mark Thompson, 69, of Conway, New Hampshire, was chilly and moist however in any other case unhurt, officers mentioned.
BARTLETT, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who sought refuge on an island after his kayak overturned within the Saco River was positioned early Sunday because of a drone outfitted with thermal sensors, officers mentioned.
The drone operated by Middle Conway Fireplace detected a warmth supply on an island, and the North Conway and Bartlett Fireplace Swift Water Rescue Crew efficiently positioned the person after midnight.
Mark Thompson, 69, of Conway, New Hampshire, was chilly and moist however in any other case unhurt, officers mentioned.
He and his son meant to paddle downstream however each capsized their kayaks Saturday afternoon.
His son was reunited along with his kayak, however Thompson was separated from his kayak and needed to swim to security. He was final seen on shore round 2 p.m., officers mentioned.
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