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In any missing‑person case—especially one involving an elderly individual with health concerns—time is critical. The first several hours can provide the best chance to locate someone alive, especially when they may be disoriented, injured, or incapacitated.
The Reported Mistake: Delayed Use of Critical Aerial Resources
According to multiple reports, a key lapse in the early search allegedly occurred because the Sheriff’s Office failed to deploy its most capable aerial asset immediately. A specialized Cessna aircraft equipped with high‑resolution thermal imaging (known internally as “Survey 1”) was reportedly available but was not launched until hours into the search, limiting the ability to quickly scan wide areas where Guthrie might have been.
