A French mountain police helicopter pilot executed a daring rescue of skier Bruno Tauziet in the Alps, showcasing remarkable flying skills. Despite the risky maneuver, Tauziet is now recovering from a dislocated knee thanks to the pilot's quick thinking and bravery.
Key points from this article:
The helicopter pilot performed a risky landing in the snow to rescue skier Bruno Tauziet, who dislocated his knee at high elevation.
How the pilot's decision to land in such a precarious position allowed for a quick extraction of Tauziet, who had access to 4G service to call for help.
Why this daring rescue highlights the challenges faced by mountain rescue teams in the Alps and the importance of quick decision-making in life-threatening situations.
Updating summary...
Watch: Helicopter pilot puts rotor within inches of a mountain to rescue skier in the Alps
Alex Hollings
Speed
1x
Listen
COMMENTS
Last week, a French mountain police helicopter pilot showed some incredible skills (and guts) while conducting rescue operations in the Alps. According to a Facebook post written by Nicolas Derely, who recorded the footage with his phone, this death-defying feat of helicopter-acrobatics was prompted by a rescue of skier Bruno Tauziet. Tauziet dislocated his knee […]
Image courtesy of YouTube/Nicolas Derely on Facebook
Last week, a French mountain policehelicopterpilot showed some incredible skills (and guts) while conducting rescue operations in the Alps. According to a Facebook post written by Nicolas Derely, who recorded the footage with his phone, this death-defying feat of helicopter-acrobatics was prompted by a rescue of skier Bruno Tauziet. Tauziet dislocated his knee at high elevation, with some 1,200 feet of icy terrain between his ski crew and any level ground.
Advertisement
A basic translation of Derely’s post explains that once he got to Tauziet, he covered him with jacket and checked his phone, where to his surprise he found that he had “4 bars and 4G” service–a lucky break Derely himself calls a miracle.
With no means to find a more suitable landing location, the pilot of the policehelicopter chose to stick the nose of his aircraft in the snow, bringing the rotor blades within inches of colliding with the mountain, as his crew brought the injured man on board.
Of course, some may argue this stunt placed the helicopter crew and other skiers at unnecessary risk, but with Tauziet now safely recovering from his injuries, it’s hard to argue with results.
Last week, a French mountain policehelicopterpilot showed some incredible skills (and guts) while conducting rescue operations in the Alps. According to a Facebook post written by Nicolas Derely, who recorded the footage with his phone, this death-defying feat of helicopter-acrobatics was prompted by a rescue of skier Bruno Tauziet. Tauziet dislocated his knee at high elevation, with some 1,200 feet of icy terrain between his ski crew and any level ground.
A basic translation of Derely’s post explains that once he got to Tauziet, he covered him with jacket and checked his phone, where to his surprise he found that he had “4 bars and 4G” service–a lucky break Derely himself calls a miracle.
With no means to find a more suitable landing location, the pilot of the policehelicopter chose to stick the nose of his aircraft in the snow, bringing the rotor blades within inches of colliding with the mountain, as his crew brought the injured man on board.
Of course, some may argue this stunt placed the helicopter crew and other skiers at unnecessary risk, but with Tauziet now safely recovering from his injuries, it’s hard to argue with results.
Watch the video below:
Advertisement
What readers are saying
Generating a quick summary of the conversation...
This summary is AI-generated. AI can make mistakes and this summary is not a replacement for reading the comments.
COMMENTS