What REALLY Happens When Someone Goes Missing in Water - Peter Faulding

Peter Faulding is one of the UK’s most experienced search and rescue specialists — and in this episode of the Pocket Sergeant Podcast, he speaks openly about what really happens when people go missing in water.

From serial killer investigations to high-profile missing person cases, Peter explains:

• Why bodies are often missed during police searches
• How sonar actually works (and why it’s misunderstood)
• What officers and investigators should be doing differently
• The reality behind river, lake, and reservoir recoveries
• Why expert advice is sometimes ignored — with devastating consequences

This is a technical, emotional, and controversial conversation that challenges public assumptions and raises serious questions about modern search procedures.

Whether you’re a police officer, investigator, journalist, or member of the public — this episode will change how you think about missing persons and water searches.

Link to Peter's book, What Lies Beneath

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