Copyright © 2006 by Bill Qualls. Last updated May 29, 2006.
| While hiking in the Angeles National Forest near Switzer Falls, I heard the roar of an approaching helicopter. | |
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| This pilot clearly knew what he was doing as he approached the rescue site well within the canyon, and lowered the rescuers. | |
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| Splinting a hiker's broken leg. The rescue worker with his back to me is a Los Angeles County Sheriff, so in addition to the large assortment of climbing gear hanging from his belt, he also has a large handgun on his right leg. | |
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| Hiker's friend holds a trail side I-V. I stayed back about 30-40 feet. From what I could see, the rescue workers were very thorough, professional, and friendly. | |
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| Raising the litter to the copter. Notice the rescue worker hanging from the side of the litter! | |
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| Placing the litter inside the copter. | |
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| And off they go to a local hospital. Kudos to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Rescue Unit 5! | |
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| For more information on the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team, go to http://www.amrt.org/. | |
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