Pave Hawk, Parajumper Rescue Injured Hiker In Ariz.

January 03 2011

USA

A U.S. Air Force crew helped rescue a female hiker last month near Tucson, Ariz., reports the Air Force Print News.

The hiker had hurt her back in a fall.

Officials from the Pima County search and rescue requested Air Force help because of the growing darkness and high winds that had deterred a civilian helicopter.

Members of the 943rd Rescue Group, piloting an HH-60G Pave Hawk, utilized a parajumper in the effort. The hiker had reportedly been strapped to a backboard on...

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