Thursday was a GOOD day

k9sarky · 11-03-2008, 10:05 AM

Thursday started off normal,but about noon our K9 Rescue squad was called out. I'm a member of 4 Rivers K9 Search & Rescue here in Western Kentucky. We're an all volunteer unit that have day jobs,but we had 5 members with K9's able to respond. It was a 2 hour drive to Madisonville,KY.
There we met with their D.E.S squad and drove to the search site. A 70 year old man with Alzheimers had been missing since Wednesday morning,last seen by some oil rig workers entering a remote wooded area. Me and my dog Dixie were furnished with a scent article and were first K9 team deployed. We started a perimeter search of the field and Dixie hit some scent into the woods on an ATV trail. Once in the woods she was covering a good bit of ground seeming to have some scent but not really hitting a fresh track to follow. My backup searcher and I called out several times without any answer from the victim. After 10-15 minutes of searching around some deep gullies Dixie hit a track heading along side a branch gully heading away from the creek bed. I commented to my backup that I hoped this was what we were looking for. He then called out for the victim and GOT A REPLY. Well we were somewhat stunned. At this point we had only been searching about 30-40 minutes and made the find.
The victim was in very good condition,confused of course and somewhat dehydrated. He was barefoot except for wearing one sock. We took him to a clearing where a 4X4 truck met us and drove him out to the staging area. EMT's checked him out and took him to the hospital for observation.
The prior searching had gone on for the previous 24 hours. Needless to say there was much excitment when we radioed in the find. The local D.E.S had done a great job on the initial search and had covered a lot of gound before we arrived. But I'm still very proud of our K9 team of volunteers. Working people who give up their personal time and money for training and equipment. And to travel where needed. I'm also pretty proud of Dixie! It was a very good day.

11-03-2008, 10:39 AM

Good job! Its nice to know there are still some decent people out there willing to lend a helping hand when needed. I'm sure the family was very grateful.

bosko · 11-03-2008, 11:39 AM

DOGS RULE

Glad he was found so quickly.

VOLUNTEERS RULE TOO! Great job k9sarky.

dantama · 11-03-2008, 02:53 PM

Must be good to have success with your dog, and a good ending to the search. Good job.

kawgirl · 11-03-2008, 05:12 PM

That certainly was a great story for me. My Dad had Alzheimer's and it's a terrible disease. It's amazing how the brain can do such things to one who had such a brilliant mind.

Great job team!!

**schoeney** · 11-03-2008, 05:47 PM

K9K9arsky-

Good job. My Mom ended her 8 year battle with the disease last year. I am sure that family is very glad people and K9's like you/your partner exist.

So if your name is K9arsky is your dog's name K9utch?

papat · 11-03-2008, 07:50 PM

Job well done!!! Give yourself and your team a pat on the back.

Yellow Jacket · 11-03-2008, 10:31 PM

It's stuff like this that makes me proud of those who choose to serve others.

Job well done!

11-03-2008, 10:39 PM

Wednesday morning I'll be standing in a flag line to pay tribute to a Nebraska State Patrolman that passed away at the age of 49. We can never say thanks enough to those that serve us.
Thanks for your time and effort on our behalf k9.

k9sarky · 11-04-2008, 08:54 AM

Thanks guys. We hope to never be needed, but it is gratifying when all the training pays off with a success. Any member of our team could have made the find. But Dixie and I were first to deploy and by God's will we were in the right place at the right time.
Alzheimers is a terrible thief. This man is in good physical condition for his age,but the mind is gone. I've also known elderly people that had a very sharp mind, but their bodies were worn out. The hero is the one that takes daily care of these people in need. God Bless'm

bomadgary · 11-04-2008, 10:13 AM

k9sarky. There's so much that can be said about volunteers and the good work they do and hours they contribute to help others. I'm glad to hear this one had a good outcome. Give Dixie a big hug and thank you for your service.

**glwilson** · 11-04-2008, 09:26 PM

Proud to know there are individuals like you and your group in this world.

Thanks for doing what you do.

rksaw · 11-06-2008, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papa t

Job well done!!! Give yourself and your team a pat on the back.

Ditto.

11-03-2008, 10:05 AM	#1
k9sarky Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 167	Thursday was a GOOD day Thursday started off normal,but about noon our K9 Rescue squad was called out. I'm a member of 4 Rivers K9 Search & Rescue here in Western Kentucky. We're an all volunteer unit that have day jobs,but we had 5 members with K9's able to respond. It was a 2 hour drive to Madisonville,KY. There we met with their D.E.S squad and drove to the search site. A 70 year old man with Alzheimers had been missing since Wednesday morning,last seen by some oil rig workers entering a remote wooded area. Me and my dog Dixie were furnished with a scent article and were first K9 team deployed. We started a perimeter search of the field and Dixie hit some scent into the woods on an ATV trail. Once in the woods she was covering a good bit of ground seeming to have some scent but not really hitting a fresh track to follow. My backup searcher and I called out several times without any answer from the victim. After 10-15 minutes of searching around some deep gullies Dixie hit a track heading along side a branch gully heading away from the creek bed. I commented to my backup that I hoped this was what we were looking for. He then called out for the victim and GOT A REPLY. Well we were somewhat stunned. At this point we had only been searching about 30-40 minutes and made the find. The victim was in very good condition,confused of course and somewhat dehydrated. He was barefoot except for wearing one sock. We took him to a clearing where a 4X4 truck met us and drove him out to the staging area. EMT's checked him out and took him to the hospital for observation. The prior searching had gone on for the previous 24 hours. Needless to say there was much excitment when we radioed in the find. The local D.E.S had done a great job on the initial search and had covered a lot of gound before we arrived. But I'm still very proud of our K9 team of volunteers. Working people who give up their personal time and money for training and equipment. And to travel where needed. I'm also pretty proud of Dixie! It was a very good day. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-03-2008, 10:39 AM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	Thursday was a GOOD day Good job! Its nice to know there are still some decent people out there willing to lend a helping hand when needed. I'm sure the family was very grateful.
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11-03-2008, 11:39 AM	#3
bosko Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 818	Thursday was a GOOD day DOGS RULE Glad he was found so quickly. VOLUNTEERS RULE TOO! Great job k9sarky.
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dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Thursday was a GOOD day Must be good to have success with your dog, and a good ending to the search. Good job.
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kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Thursday was a GOOD day That certainly was a great story for me. My Dad had Alzheimer's and it's a terrible disease. It's amazing how the brain can do such things to one who had such a brilliant mind. Great job team!! __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-03-2008, 05:47 PM	#6
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Thursday was a GOOD day K9K9arsky- Good job. My Mom ended her 8 year battle with the disease last year. I am sure that family is very glad people and K9's like you/your partner exist. So if your name is K9arsky is your dog's name K9utch? __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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papat Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucumcari NM Posts: 358	Thursday was a GOOD day Job well done!!! Give yourself and your team a pat on the back. __________________ SHEEPLE: Sheep like people, many of whom deny the existence of wolves, and vote to pull the teeth of the sheepdogs who protect the flock!
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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Thursday was a GOOD day It's stuff like this that makes me proud of those who choose to serve others. Job well done! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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11-03-2008, 10:39 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Thursday was a GOOD day Wednesday morning I'll be standing in a flag line to pay tribute to a Nebraska State Patrolman that passed away at the age of 49. We can never say thanks enough to those that serve us. Thanks for your time and effort on our behalf k9.
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11-04-2008, 08:54 AM	#10
k9sarky Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 167	Thursday was a GOOD day Thanks guys. We hope to never be needed, but it is gratifying when all the training pays off with a success. Any member of our team could have made the find. But Dixie and I were first to deploy and by God's will we were in the right place at the right time. Alzheimers is a terrible thief. This man is in good physical condition for his age,but the mind is gone. I've also known elderly people that had a very sharp mind, but their bodies were worn out. The hero is the one that takes daily care of these people in need. God Bless'm
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11-04-2008, 10:13 AM	#11
bomadgary Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 51	Thursday was a GOOD day k9sarky. There's so much that can be said about volunteers and the good work they do and hours they contribute to help others. I'm glad to hear this one had a good outcome. Give Dixie a big hug and thank you for your service.
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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Thursday was a GOOD day Proud to know there are individuals like you and your group in this world. Thanks for doing what you do. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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