A French police helicopter traveled 7,000 feet up a windy mountainside, getting inches from the snowy slope, in an effort to rescue an injured skier. Unbelievable flying and skill by the pilot. 👏🚁
Well this tweet really has taken off!
Some info:
🆘Who - Peloton de Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne (French) @Gendarmerie
⏰When - January 2019
🚁Type - @AirbusHeli H145
🏔Where - Anterne Pass, French Alps, at an altitude of 7,000 feet.
📲 Read more: edition.cnn.com/2019/01/09/spo…
The @Gendarmerie regularly train to perform this skilful technique so as when they have to perform it under real life rescue conditions their pilots have the skills, practice and knowledge to perform it successfully. #SavingLives
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