What is the place last seen (PLS)?

The last place the subject was seen.

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  1. The last place the subject was seen ✔
  2. The first place the subject was born
  3. The place where the team eats lunch

Why: PLS is the place last seen, while LKP is the last known point.

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Answer: The last place the subject was seen. PLS is the place last seen, while LKP is the last known point.

  1. Scouting America: Search and Rescue www.scouting.org/merit-badges/search-and-rescue
    Explain the difference between PLS (place last seen) and LKP (last known point).
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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