Specialized Drone Locates Lost Dog Over 20 Miles Away on New Jersey Turnpike

Dog's Escape and Initial Tracking

• 🐕 A 9-year-old dog named Abby escaped from her owner's car during a pit stop at a travel plaza on the New Jersey Turnpike.
• 📍 An AirTag was used to track Abby's movement, showing she traveled over 20 miles north from East Brunswick to Woodbridge.

Drone-Assisted Rescue Operation

• 🚁 A specialized drone team, US AR drone team, was deployed to assist in locating Abby.
• 📸 Using thermal imaging, the drone team was able to pinpoint Abby's exact location within minutes.
• 🤝 The drone team coordinated with police and animal control to facilitate the successful capture of the dog.

Abby's Condition and Reunion

• 🩹 Abby sustained some injuries during her adventure along the turnpike and is scheduled for surgery.
• ❤️ The owners consider Abby a family member, and the rescue team found reward in seeing the smiles of the reunited family.
• 🏡 Abby is expected to eventually head to her forever home in East Brunswick, New Jersey.