Helicopter hoists pilot, passenger from wreckage of plane that crashed in N.J. creek

The plane crashed in Salem County on Saturday morning. It was unclear if the passenger or pilot was the injured person.
Summit County

Helicopter hoist rescues have continued at ‘crazy pace’ in Colorado this summer

The Colorado Hoist Rescue Team has been busier than ever this summer assisting with serious backcountry rescue missions where life or limb are on the line. The team pairs military helicopters and ...

Coast Guard plans Sikorsky contract to replace aging rescue helicopters

The U.S. Coast Guard wants new Sikorsky rescue helicopters to replace aging H-65 Dolphins in use since the 1980s.
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Sikorsky lined up for Coast Guard contract to replace rescue helicopters

The U.S. Coast Guard wants new Sikorsky rescue helicopters to replace aging H-65 Dolphins in use since the 1980s.
Yahoo

CBP helicopter helps with 2 mountain rescues

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations helicopter crew conducted rescues this past weekend in both the Franklin and Organ mountains. On Saturday, Aug. 9 ...
Vail Daily

Colorado sees spike in ‘expensive and dangerous’ helicopter hoists this summer, including several missions on 14ers

Colorado search and rescue teams have made a record number of requests for helicopter hoists to start off the year — and the busiest stretch of the summer season is still ahead. Colorado Search and ...

Helicopter called in to rescue injured hiker from Phoenix mountain

PHOENIX — A helicopter was called to help rescue an injured hiker from a mountain in Phoenix, officials with the Phoenix Fire ...