Drone saves hiker in Polk County

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Drone to the rescue!

Officials with Polk County say a hiker was in distress at Tigers Creek Preserve on Friday.

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Polk County Fire Rescue received the report and found the hiker with an aerial drone.

The drone searched for the hiker who was reportedly stranded on a rural walking trail. From an aerial view, the drone was able to see what crews on the ground could not which allowed PCFR to find and help the person.