JSO’s Eagle Eye drone helps locate escaped warthog at Jacksonville Zoo

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JSO’s Eagle Eye drone helps locate escaped warthog at Jacksonville Zoo
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A warthog on the loose at the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden caused the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to answer a call they often do not receive.

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It’s definitely not a call we get every day: there’s a missing warthog at the zoo. But on Friday night, Officer Sam Ho with yourUnmanned Aerial Systems unit responded. With the help of the Eagle Eye thermal drone, he located Mateo the warthog in a palmetto thicket on the…“I flew the drone a couple of times,” Ho said. “Had a spot of interest with the thermal drone spot.”

Ho said he guided the search crew to find Mateo late Friday night “nestled in a palmetto thicket,” the zoo said.He was uninjured and evaluated to ensure he was healthy after his adventure.for their invaluable help in locating him with a thermal drone. This was truly a team effort, and we’re so grateful for the amazing collaboration that brought him back safe and sound," theGet ready for Insider Deals that offer great savings on gift ideas, home essentials and hair care products.

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