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Helicopter Rescue

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sports20 days ago•2 min saved

Precision under pressure: Vonn evacuated in Olympic downhill rescue

A helicopter crew safely evacuated Lindsey Vonn from the Olimpia delle Tofane during the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic downhill in a high-altitude winching operation under clear skies; the mission depended on precise coordination among the pilot, winch technician, nurse and doctor, with Vonn secured on a winch stretcher and flown to the medical base. The team credited training and teamwork for a calm, efficient rescue, although another crash on the course later prompted a second air ambulance.

via NBC Olympics|

#helicopter-rescue #lindsey-vonn #milan-cortina-2026

rescue-operation1 year ago•2 min saved

"Pregnant Disney Cruise Passenger Rescued in Dramatic Coast Guard Airlift"

A pregnant woman experiencing medical complications was airlifted from a Disney cruise ship by the US Coast Guard in a dramatic rescue operation 180 miles northwest of Puerto Rico. The Coast Guard deployed a helicopter and aircraft to assist, successfully transporting the woman and a cruise ship doctor to a hospital in San Juan. The rescue demonstrated effective crew resource management and cooperation between the Disney Fantasy crew and the Coast Guard, with the woman's condition remaining undisclosed.

via New York Post |

#coast-guard #disney-cruise #helicopter-rescue

rescue-operations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Helicopter Rescue Saves Stranded College Students at Red River Gorge"

Four college students from Asbury University were rescued from the top of Courthouse Rock in the Red River Gorge using a helicopter after becoming stranded due to unexpected snowfall during a camping trip. The students, who had climbed without ropes, were evaluated and found to be cold but okay. The rescue, which involved a rare helicopter landing on the rock, was carried out by Powell County Search and Rescue, Kentucky State Police, Redstar Wilderness EMS, and Wolfe County Search and Rescue.

via LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY|

#college-students #helicopter-rescue #powell-county-search-and-rescue

military2 years ago•4 min saved

Vietnam veteran awarded Medal of Honor for daring helicopter rescue after 55 years

Vietnam veteran Larry Taylor, an Army attack helicopter pilot, will be awarded the Medal of Honor by President Joe Biden for his daring rescue mission more than 55 years ago. In June 1968, Taylor and his crew rescued a small patrol of soldiers surrounded by enemies in Vietnam. With quick thinking and bold action, Taylor found a way to extract the team using his two-man Cobra helicopter, a feat that had never been attempted before. Despite running low on ammunition and fuel, Taylor successfully evacuated the team to safety, saving their lives. The Medal of Honor is an upgrade from the Silver Star he originally received for his heroism.

via ABC News|

#helicopter-rescue #heroism #larry-taylor