Long Island officer and K-9 team recognized for saving missing woman with dementia

MINEOLA, Long Island (WABC) -- A life-saving rescue was performed on Long Island after a vulnerable woman vanished in the cold.

Police say a K-9 officer and his partner tracked her down in freezing temperatures, finding her disoriented and alone inside a barn.

On Monday, they were recognized for their actions that likely saved her life.

Long Island reporter Krista McNally was there as they were honored. You can watch her full report in the media player above.

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