08-19-2009, 07:41 PM
The Search and Rescue class that I took taught us that the first priority is the safety of the rescuer. The victim is already at a disadvantage, so don't put anyone else at risk and complicate the issue. You're correct that I'm not a helicopter pilot, and I'm sure that the pilot in the photo is aware of the potential problems. I'm just saying that my training indicated in that situation we should not expect a helicopter rescue, or at best we might expect them to lower a basket for the victim.