Jonathan steeled his nerves as teams of volunteers congregated, preparing to search. Tension hung thick as officials barked urgent orders. Distraught family members had arrived and were being comforted with hugs.

When the signal came, groups of searchers fanned out into the storm-lashed forest. Lightning split the ominous sky as shouts of “Mia!” echoed through the writhing trees. Rain pelted down as flashlights bobbed through the undergrowth. Jonathan kept his drone close, monitoring from above for any sign of Mia. Apprehension clawed at his chest. Would they find her hiding and afraid? Injured? Or worse?