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Category Archives: Helicopter Rescues
Backcountry Accidents: Helicopter Rescue of Dog and Hikers in California, AT Accident in Maryland, Fatal Fall in Illinois
Here’s a round up of backcountry accidents in California, Maryland and Illinois.
Posted in Accidents, Animals, California, Dogs, Fatal, Helicopter Rescues, Illinois, Maryland
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4 Hour Helicopter Rescue at Seven Falls, Arizona
Tucson hiker fell 30 feet at Seven Falls on Monday, requiring a dramatic, four-hour helicopter rescue.
Posted in Accidents, Arizona, Helicopter Rescues
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Helicopter Rescue on Mount Cranberry in Maine
Boston.com reports Steven Mazerolle, 52, of China, broke his leg while climbing a steep snow and ice covered portion of the Appalachian Trail on Mount Cranberry in was with two others on Saturday when he fell on ice- and snow-covered … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents, Helicopter Rescues, Maine
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Helicopter Rescue Following 25 Foot Fall on Mount Lemmon
KVOA reports Walthand Mooseman fell 25 feet while climbing Mount Lemmon near Windy Point in Arizona.
Posted in Accidents, Arizona, Helicopter Rescues, States
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Czech Helicopter Company Offers $52 Rescue Policy
Prague Monitor reports winter climbers in the Czech Republic can pay $52 to guarantee helicopter rescues.
Posted in Europe, First Aid, Helicopter Rescues
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Climber Airlifted Off Grand Teton After 65 Foot Fall
WQAD reports Anthony Brandon, of Dubuque was airlifted on Grand Teton after falling 65 feet.
Posted in Accidents, Helicopter Rescues, Wyoming
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2 Airlifted Off Emmons Glacier on Rainier After 4 p.m. Summit Descent
KING5 reports the Oregon National Guard airlifted two hikers off of Emmons Glacier on Rainier.
Posted in Accidents, Helicopter Rescues, Highpoint (States) News, Washington
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Woman Breaks Leg On Mount Washington, Oregon
The Statesman-Journal reports a helicopter rescued Joan Ding near the summit of Mout Washington, Oregon, after she fel 15 feet breaking her leg and finger.
Posted in Accidents, Helicopter Rescues, Oregon
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Fatal 50 Foot Fall at Annapolis Rock on AT in Maryland
The AP reports Matthew J. All fell 50 feet from Annapolis Rock off the AT in South Mountain State Park in near Boonsboro, Maryland.
Posted in Accidents, Fatal, Helicopter Rescues, Maryland
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Fall on Eighth Pitch of East Buttress on El Capitan
A climber survived a fall on the eight pitch of the East Buttress Route on El Capitan in Yosemite.
Posted in Accidents, California, Helicopter Rescues
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11 Injured in Lightning Strike at Old Faithful
11 visitors were injured in a lightning strike at Old Faithful in Yellowstone.
Firefighter Falls 1000 Feet Down Gibralter Chute on Rainier
The Seattle Times reports Mike Berry fell 1,000 feet at Gibralter Chute on Rainier.
Posted in Accidents, Fatal, Helicopter Rescues, Highpoint (States) News, Washington
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3 Airlifted Off Mount Logan in 140 KPH Winds
Canada.com reports 3 climbers were short lined by 3 helicopters off of Mount Logan after 140 kph winds shredded their tents in -30C weather.
Posted in Accidents, Canada, Helicopter Rescues, Highpoint News (world), North America
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