A dramatic Coast Guard cliff rescue on Oregon’s rugged coastline has captured national attention after two teens became trapped near God’s Thumb in Lincoln City. The successful operation, conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard using an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, demonstrated the vital role of aerial emergency services in saving lives from hazardous, inaccessible locations. Emergency at God’s Thumb The incident …
Arguably, helicopter rescue is the most important in emergency rescue. Apart from these mechanical life savers coming in handy in risky situations, they allow the search and rescue teams to reach the victim fast. More importantly, they can reach places considered inaccessible and dangerous. But did you know that over 6 decades ago, nobody could have imagined helicopters could be …
The Call Los Angeles’ first responders received a 911 call on Wednesday. The call reported a couple and their two dogs had been stranded on a snowbound mountain in Los Padres National Forest for 14-days. The Alamo Mountain The Alamo Mountain is a 17.8-mile loop trail. It is described to be suitable for all skill level hikers. The trail is …
On Monday, Massachusetts State Police rescued a hiker who had gotten lost in the woods in the Western Massachusetts town of Southampton using an Air Wing helicopter, police said. State Police were using the Air Wing helicopter to help Northampton police locate an alleged car thief. However, after they finished their search, they were notified by the Southampton Police Department …
Okanagan Helicopter Rescue! Recently a man was saved from what could have been a deadly situation as a result of an Okanagan helicopter rescue operation. Jeff Cuddeback, an avid hiker and sports enthusiast, was in desperate need of assistance after getting stranded on a cliff above Fintry Falls. For two hours, the young man awaited emergency assistance. He was severely …
This week an emergency services helicopter with a five-man crew from the Collier County sheriff’s division headed out on a mission to rescue a man in Southern Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve. Utilizing location information gleaned from the stranded man’s cell phone, the officers were able to pinpoint his location accurately. It was apparent the hiker, identified as Aaron Rys, …
Suffice it to say that the men and women of the Italian Coast Guard put their lives on the line to safely rescue close to 3000 people annually following water-related mishaps. They aren’t making these daring rescues unaccompanied, however. More than 300 water dogs serve in a special K9 unit that sees the canines, a breed known as Newfoundlands, carry …