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New K-9 Bloodhound Helps Rescue Hiker In Patterson

PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The newest member of the Putnam County Sheriff's Department helped save a woman's life on Tuesday.

Chase, an 18-month-old bloodhound, is calm and collected after his first-ever rescue effort.

Chase, an 18-month-old bloodhound, is calm and collected after his first-ever rescue effort.

Photo Credit: Putnam County Sheriff

That new member happens to be  only 18 months old and four-legged.

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports that his newest member, K-9 Chase, and his handler, Criminal Investigator Randel Hill recorded their first official, successful track. Chase is Bloodhound who recently completed his training and was immediately put to use.

Chase and Investigator Hill, along with members of the New York State Police, responded to a 911 report of a female hiker lost in a wooded area of the Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area in the Town of Patterson on Tuesday, May 24 at approximately 8:40 p.m.

The 59-year-old hiker called 911 via cell phone after realizing she was lost, the sheriff's office said.

Chase, with his handler, located the hiker’s vehicle on Stage Coach Road. The dog picked up the scent from the vehicle, and the track was on. 

Hampered by the rain and darkness, not to mention an errant black bear, the subject was located after a track of about a mile through the woods. Chase led his handler and the troopers to the hiker, who was ultimately returned unharmed.

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