A high-risk missing person was found lying in undergrowth by Gwent Police dog Lando – just as officers were close to calling off the search.
Back into the woods
The find came on Lando’s most recent night shift, according to the force’s update on his week. Officers had already carried out a lengthy search of a large wooded area and were nearing the point of standing it down.
Lando, however, was not ready to stop. He made one last determined push back into the trees and tracked down the person in the undergrowth.
When Gwent Police shared the update, it said the person had been found in time and was receiving the help and support they need. The force credited Lando’s nose, his persistence and his refusal to give up.
Clothing found in gardens
Earlier in the week, during day shifts, Lando was called in to help RPSO officers after a driver ran off from a vehicle.
The dog worked his way through a search of gardens and found items of clothing. The force said these helped officers work out what had happened and establish who the driver was.
A busy run of shifts
Gwent Police described the week as a productive one for Lando. Alongside the two searches, he also supported officers in their attempts to make arrests.
The force summed up his week by calling him a star with an even bigger work ethic than his nose.
