Cpl. Bradley Starling and his K-9 partner, Charlie, from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), were awarded Medals of Valor for their swift actions in locating three missing children in Monroe County. The children had been missing for approximately two hours when the sheriff's department called in Starling and Charlie on July 25. Upon arriving at the scene, Charlie quickly picked up the scent from a piece of clothing and tracked the children for 200 yards, finding them within 15 minutes. Col. Jerry Carter, the chief of law enforcement for MDWFP, praised the K-9 Unit for their diligence and training in such critical situations. The Medal of Valor is the highest honor awarded to officers for exceptional courage and lifesaving efforts. This incident underscores the vital role K-9 units play in search and rescue operations.