RCMP drone helps find two people lost after shooting in Saskatchewan woods

Saskatchewan RCMP say a drone located two people who fled into a forest after they were assaulted and shot at; both were taken to hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening.

Saskatchewan RCMP say a drone helped locate two people who fled into a forest on the night of Jan. 7 after an incident involving a person with a firearm. The Prince Albert detachment received a report around 3 a.m. in the RM of Buckland. Officers say both individuals became lost in the woods and were found using thermal imaging, a spotlight and voice instructions from the drone. Both were taken to hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening. Key details: - The report came in at about 3 a.m. on Jan. 7 after a man and a woman fled into the woods to escape a person with a firearm. - A drone provided thermal imaging, a spotlight and a loudspeaker to guide one person and to give an aerial view that helped ground teams find the other. - Both people were transported to hospital and their injuries were not considered life-threatening. - Investigation led to an arrest warrant for 30-year-old Justin Charles on multiple charges, including assault and pointing a firearm. Summary: The drone’s aerial view and audio guidance aided officers locating the two people in cold, forested conditions. Both victims received hospital care and an arrest warrant has been issued. Undetermined at this time.