Washington skiers rescued in nighttime helicopter operation

Name: Washington skiers rescued in nighttime helicopter operation
Uploaded: 2025-01-30T08:37:29-05:00
Duration: 5 min 1 s
Description: Last week, the King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit conducted a dramatic rescue mission near Stevens Pass in Washington. A helicopter airlifted a backcountry skier who had fallen nearly 1,000 feet and sustained a leg injury. In total, the team rescued three skiers. FOX Weather is joined by Deputy Pilot Tony Mullinax to discuss the rescue.

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Washington skiers rescued in nighttime helicopter operation

Last week, the King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit conducted a dramatic rescue mission near Stevens Pass in Washington. A helicopter airlifted a backcountry skier who had fallen nearly 1,000 feet and sustained a leg injury. In total, the team rescued three skiers. FOX Weather is joined by Deputy Pilot Tony Mullinax to discuss the rescue.

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