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Missing‑person investigations, especially when abduction is suspected, hinge on rapid information gathering. Details like surveillance footage, witness observations, location tracking, and aerial searches can be most effective soon after someone disappears. Delays in deploying high‑tech resources or coordinating search efforts can make potential leads harder to uncover later.
For example:
Thermal imaging aircraft can detect heat signatures of a person in rugged terrain or remote areas—especially critical at night.
