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Helicopter rescue
Coverage of Helicopter rescue in the Nexus archive.
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- Novice climber survives 1,500-foot drop on California's Mount Shasta after helicopter rescue delayed by clouds
A 31-year-old novice climber survived a 1,500-foot slide down California's Mount Shasta after a helicopter rescue was delayed by clouds. Rescuers hiked to the injured climber, stabilized her, and later evacuated her by helicopter to a hospital. She sustained a suspected fractured ankle and other injuries but remained alert.
- Father and toddler son airlifted from snowy California trail as authorities sound alarm over forecast
A father and his 18-month-old son were rescued by helicopter from a snowy Sierra trail near Freel Peak, a 10,881-foot summit above 10,000 feet, as authorities warned about dangerous weather conditions. The rescue occurred despite lingering snowpack in the high country, highlighting risks for hikers.