A SEARCH dog with a fitting name managed to find a vulnerable missing person near Worcester.

Search dog Radar managed to find the missing person near Ombersley this morning (Tuesday) after a time critical hunt for the casualty.

The Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue (HWFRS) Urban Search and Rescue dog was also joined by police officers in the search.

Firefighters from Wyre Forest were also at the site using a drone to try to locate the missing person after receiving a call at just after 10.40am.

The dog's handler said: "A fantastic example of collaborative working between West Mercia Police, West Mercia Police Dogs and HWFRS whe HWFRS Urban Search and Rescue Dogs and the drone were requested to find a time critical vulnerable person.

"Radar was quick to find the casualty."