Conducting a helicopter rescue at altitude is always a dicey proposition. We’re reminded of that in this clip, which shows a pilot flying up into the Alps to retrieve a couple of hikers. Everything seems to be going fine at first, but the one of them steps onto the helicopter and everything changes quickly. It is indeed a scary scene and fortunately no one was hurt.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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