Multiple Drones Mobilized in Urgent Hunt for Missing Senior

March 08, 2026 | Portville, NY

Authorities have launched a comprehensive search operation for a missing elderly person in an expansive wooded region in Portville, N.Y. The effort kicked off on March 8 around 7:28 p.m., with teams calling in several drones to scan the challenging terrain more effectively. First responders issued the alert using code 2185, underscoring the critical need to find the individual quickly. The vast size of the wooded area has made traditional ground searches difficult, leading officials to rely on aerial support to speed up the rescue.

2185 On Scene Missing Elderly Subject, Searching in Large Wooded Area. Multiple Drones Requested.

Further details on the ongoing search will be shared as they emerge.

This alert was dispatched by the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, a division of Belsito Communications Inc.

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