Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a possible missing person. Upon arrival, command interviewed the reporting party and deployed first-arriving units to conduct a hasty search of the potential cell phone ping location. The ping data indicated an accuracy radius of approximately 4,000 meters, covering a large area in the northern portion of the city limits.

During the initial investigation, command learned the subject had been exhibiting signs of early dementia over the past several weeks.

Based on this information, the subject was classified as a dementia patient, Taylor County Emergency Management issued a Golden Alert and fire-rescue/law enforcement personnel organized search operations in accordance with lost person behavior protocols.

Search efforts were conducted using multiple resources, including ground teams, vehicle-based searches, UTVs, social media and UAV (drone) operations.

The missing subject was ultimately located after entering a nearby residence, approximated .2 of a mile from his last known position where he was found asleep on a couch with an altered mental status. The subject was evaluated on scene and subsequently transported to Taylor Regional Hospital (TRH) for further medical assessment.

This incident highlights the importance of a coordinated emergency response and demonstrates how multiple agencies working together can successfully resolve complex situations and ensure a positive outcome.

Firefighters Responding: 20 Responding Apparatus: Engine 4, Squad 4, Squad 1, Squad 2, Ranger 20, Mobile Command Post and Chief

Assisting Agencies: Campbellsville Taylor County 911, Campbellsville Taylor County EMS, Campbellsville Police, Campbellsville University, Taylor County Emergency Management, Breeding Fire Department, Hart County Rescue/CSI K9 Canine Team, 99.9 The Big Dawg

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