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Rescue operation

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Rescue operation in Elbrus area. Helicopter.

5 May 2007 was another rescue operation on Elbrus East slopes. Russian team (5 people) was after "cold night" and one man has broken leg.

Ushba and Donguzarun in background.

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butitsadryheat

Amazing...

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How small that helicopter is compared to the mountains. Nice photo. I hope the person being rescued was not in your party!

Posted Jun 22, 2007 9:56 pm

bobeck

The enormity

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yet smallness is amazing. I work SAR in Zion and the scope is miniscule compared to this!

Posted Jan 30, 2008 11:05 am

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