Duddon & Furness MRT requested assistance with a search for a missing 14 year old male, who had taken himself off into the outdoors without specifying his route, which encompassed various areas of south Lakeland. Both air scenting and trailing dogs were involved in searches of various areas of woodland and rough ground, but with no result. He was located by police the following day. Search Dogs Fern, Jess and Marty and Trailing Dog Brock attended.

Call Out Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021

Call Out Time: 1:00 pm

Stood Down Time: 5:00 pm

Team / Agency: Duddon & Furness MRT

Full dogs / Local Dogs: Full

Search Dogs Involved: Brock (Trailing), Marty, Morag,

Call Out Details:

A 14 year old boy, regarded as a high risk, was reported missing from home, with no details as to where he had gone, apart from the fact that he was an outdoors enthusiast and had possibly taken camping equipment with him.

Call Out Conclusion:

He turned up in the local area, and was retruned home by police.