Drone Locates Missing Alzheimer's Couple in Madrid

Elderly Couple with Alzheimer's Found Safe in Leganés Thanks to Police Drone A heartwarming story unfolded in Leganés, a town near Madrid, Spain, on June 10, 2025, when a missing elderly couple with Alzheimer's was successfully located. The couple, who had wandered off during the day's warmest hours, sparked a large-scale search. What made this rescue unique was the pivotal role played by a police drone. The woman, disoriented and dehydrated, was discovered by the drone operator at a distance. "We used a wide-angle view to cover more ground," explained one of the officers involved in the operation. The drone's high-resolution images were critical in guiding ground units to the woman's location. Her husband, found earlier, had suffered injuries from a fall into a ditch. Both were subsequently reunited and received medical attention. This successful rescue highlights the increasing use of technology in search and rescue operations and offers a beacon of hope for families facing similar situations.