All of the dowsers agreed with the conditions of the test and stated that they felt able to perform the test that day and that the water flow was sufficient.
The dowser found nothing and the witch, despite claiming to know the children's location, led a search team through the woods for hours without turning up anything.
The dowser must first check the area to see if there is any natural water or anything else that would interfere with the test, and that would be marked.