Helicopters have undoubtedly proven to be very useful in rescue missions. The flexibility of these aircrafts makes them ideal candidates for rescue missions.

Helicopters can very easily fly to areas that are otherwise inaccessible by conventional means of transportation. Helicopters can be flown at any altitude, in any weather condition and can land on small surfaces with ease. This article will be focusing on amazing helicopter rescue footage that showcases the bravery and skill of pilots and the rescue team.

The Rescue

In 2018, a group of stranded hikers were rescued high up in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, United States of America. The hikers were stranded on a cliff overlooking a steep dropoff.

The terrain was extremely difficult to navigate and there was no way to get a vehicle close to where the hikers were. Pilot, Brian White was tasked with the rescue. He flew his helicopter as close to the cliff as possible, extended a winch with a rescue team member attached to it.

The rescue team member rappelled down to the stranded hikers, put them in rescue harnesses and lifted them off the cliff to the safety of the helicopter. The helicopter was able to take off in a vertical fashion, as the pilot maneuvered the helicopter out of the difficult terrain.

The Flood Rescue

In 2019, Cyclone Idai hit Zimbabwe causing widespread flooding and destruction. Rescue teams were deployed to evacuate the affected population. A young girl was stranded on a roof surrounded by floodwater.

The water was moving very fast and the girl was in grave danger. A helicopter was flown in and lowered a rescue basket. The girl was put in the basket, and then flown away to safety with the help of a rescue team member. This footage was broadcast worldwide and showed the heroics and bravery of rescue teams.

The Medical Rescue

In 2020, a man was bitten by a snake in a remote area of India. No ambulance services or medical facilities were available nearby. A helicopter was deployed to airlift the injured man to a hospital in a nearby city.

The pilot maneuvered the helicopter and landed in a small clearing where a medical team was waiting. The man was quickly loaded into the helicopter, and the helicopter flew away to the nearest hospital. The footage of this rescue went viral globally and was commended by many.

The Fire Rescue

In 2017, a hotel in Las Vegas caught fire and several people were trapped on the upper floors. Local firefighters were deployed to rescue the stranded people.

However, due to a lack of access to the upper floors, it was nearly impossible to rescue the people without a helicopter. A helicopter was deployed to the scene, and the pilot expertly navigated the helicopter to the roof of the hotel. The stranded people were loaded into the helicopter, and the helicopter flew them safely away from the scene.

This footage was broadcast all over the world and showed the importance of helicopters in rescue missions.

The Ocean Rescue

In 2016, a group of sailors were stranded in the Atlantic Ocean after their boat capsized. Rescue teams were deployed to the area but were unable to reach the sailors due to the rough sea conditions.

A helicopter was flown to the scene, and a rescue team was lowered down to the stranded sailors. The rescue team was able to load the sailors into the rescue basket and lifted them away from the danger zone. This footage was broadcast all over the world and showed the bravery of not only the rescue team but also the pilot.

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The Mountain Rescue

In 2015, a group of skiers were stranded on a mountain in Mont Blanc, France. The skiers were unable to move, and it was impossible to reach them on foot. A helicopter was deployed and began the process of rescuing the stranded skiers.

The helicopter hovered above the stranded skiers, and a rescue team member was lowered to the ground. The rescue team member packaged the stranded skiers into a basket, and the basket was lifted back up to the safety of the helicopter.

This footage showed the importance of helicopters in mountain rescue missions, as well as the skill and bravery of the pilots and rescue teams.

The Volcano Rescue

In 2021, a group of hikers were stranded on Mount Etna in Italy after the volcano erupted. A helicopter was deployed to the area and began the process of rescuing the stranded hikers.

The helicopter hovered above the stranded hikers, and a rescue team member was lowered to the ground. The rescue team member packaged the stranded hikers into a basket, and the basket was lifted back up to the safety of the helicopter.

The footage of this rescue mission went viral all over the world, showing the danger and unpredictability of volcanoes, and the sheer bravery of the rescue teams and pilots.

The Animal Rescue

In 2019, a couple was hiking in the mountains in California, United States of America when they came across a dog that had fallen into a crevice. The dog was stranded, and rescuing it would be a difficult task.

The couple called for a rescue helicopter, and a helicopter was flown into the area. The pilot expertly navigated the helicopter close to the crevice, and a rescue team member was lowered down to rescue the stranded dog.

The rescue team member was able to rescue the dog and put it into a basket and the basket was lifted up into the safety of the helicopter. This footage went viral all over the world, showing that helicopters can be used in all types of rescue missions, and not just human rescue missions.

The Hurricane Rescue

In 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall in the United States of America, causing widespread flooding and destruction. Rescue teams were deployed to the affected areas to evacuate the population.

A helicopter was flown into the area to rescue a family that was trapped in their flooded home. The helicopter hovered above the house, and a rescue team member was lowered down. The rescue team member was able to rescue the family and put them into a basket, and the basket was lifted up into the safety of the helicopter.

This footage went viral all over the world and showed the bravery of the rescue teams and the pilots.

The Conclusion

Helicopters are a vital part of rescue missions. They provide the ability to rescue people in areas that are otherwise inaccessible. The footage shown in this article is just a small sample of the bravery, skills and dedication of pilots and rescue teams.

These brave men and women put their lives on the line to rescue people in danger. We must commend them for their exceptional work and the risks they take to ensure the safety of others.