THREE helicopters were deployed from in order to help a ‘high risk’ missing person on Dartmoor, not seen for 24 hours.

Alongside Devon and Cornwall Police, the National Police Air Service for South West & Wales Region (NPAS) were brought in to assist with the search.

The search was initially hampered overnight by low cloud, giving zero visibility on the ground.

NPAS said that: ‘On our third attempt this morning, NPAS 47 from our St Athan base in South Wales thankfully was able to locate her visually sat awaiting rescue.

‘This was in the general area of a potential sighting by a member of the public riding a horse. These crucial sightings from the public are always enormously helpful and help to structure searches.

‘The aircraft was then able to to land near to rescue personnel and fly a team medic to her location to ensure she was ok.

‘Thankfully now safe.’