CHICAGO (CBS) — In Lake County, north of Chicago, search crews worked tirelessly this Thanksgiving weekend to find two high-risk people in the cold.
Late Friday night, a 60-year-old man with cognitive disabilities was reported missing from his Wadsworth home. With temperatures in the teens, teams finally found the man on Sunday morning.
Initially, the search for the man was unsuccessful, despite the involvement of deputies, K9 teams and drones. But with temperatures in the teens, crews finally found the man around sunrise Sunday morning.
The man was spotted in the Wadsworth Savanna Forest Preserve. He was treated for cold exposure but is expected to make a full recovery.
On Saturday, Lake County K9 Officer Duke helped authorities find a woman who also has cognitive impairment. She had left her home in unincorporated Antioch on foot.
Three K9 officers were deployed in the search: Duke, Zeus and Danno. K9 Duke, led by Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Dwight Arrowood, detected the woman’s scent.
Lake County Sheriff’s Office
The woman was found in the backseat of a car near her home. She is also expected to make a full recovery.
“In just 24 hours, the dedication and teamwork of sheriff’s deputies, K9 teams and law enforcement partners saved two lives. Despite the harsh weather conditions, these highly endangered individuals were located and brought to safety,” said Lake County Sheriff. John Idleburg said in a news release. “We express our gratitude to all of our law enforcement partners for their critical role in these rescues and commend the exceptional skills of our K9 teams. This is a testament to the continued commitment of everyone involved in protecting our community.”
