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Drone Saves 82-Year-Old Marine Veteran | Minneapolis News
An 82-year-old Marine veteran, Bob Stewart, went missing after a walk—only to be spotted by a police drone struggling to climb out of Shingle Creek. His wife, Linda, credited prayer and luck for his safe rescue, and they’re focused on gratitude, not politics. This incident highlights a 75-day drone pilot program in Minneapolis’ 4th Precinct, using Skydio drones to boost emergency response and officer safety. City council votes Thursday on the program, with strict rules: footage deleted after seven days unless part of an investigation, and data stays with police—not the drone company. Listen…
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