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Multiple sourcesPolice drone· San Mateo (coastal San Mateo County), San Mateo County

San Mateo Police Department Facebook Post: Drone Assists in Stranded Surfer Rescue

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office says a new drone unit helped rescue a stranded surfer, per a department Facebook post.

Outcome
Person located
Agency
Not disclosed
Vendor
Not publicly identified
Technology role
helped locate a missing person
Crime category
unspecified
Incident date
—
Publication date
7/15/2026
Confidence
40%

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