VIDEO: BCSO finds lost Leland man using infrared technology

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office were able to located a lost Leland man within 20 minutes earlier this week thanks to infrared technology.

BCSO utilized Air 1 on Tuesday evening to find the man who was lost in a wooded area off of Highway 74/76.

The victim wrecked his ATV in a ditch and when contacted by phone, was unable to advise deputies as to his whereabouts. While deputies, along with members of the community, fire and EMS crews searched on the ground, Air 1 was launched.

The Pilot and Tactical Flight Officer were able to find him within 20 minutes, despite the dark and cloudy conditions, using the helicopter’s forward looking infrared camera (FLIR) system.

They were able to direct those working on the ground directly to him. He was pulled from the ditch and was able to return home with no injuries.