Picture Gallery > Hiker rescue Anza Borrego Desert State Park
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md530f search.jpg
Searching for injured hiker in the vast Anza Borrego Desert State Park. All of the following photos were taken by victim's companion, as the rescue occurred, unbeknownst to Deputies Weldon and Kimball.
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md530f approach.jpg
After Hiker located pilot is on approach to a chosen landing site near hiker.
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md530f landing.jpg
Dropping off Tactical Flight Officer Deputy Darryl Kimball, who makes contact with hiker.
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md530 short final.jpg
After dropping off TFO, and getting hiker into position, Deputy-Pilot Dave Weldon manuveurs his helicopter back to boulder for pick up.
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helicopter rescue landing.jpg
Deputy-Pilot Dave Weldon carefully does a modified landing on boulder.
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helicopter rescue.jpg
Fining that perfect spot. Rescue victim is positioned and then the helicopter moves back in for pick up in order to prevent rescuer and victim from walking down hill into turning rotorblades, if the helicopter were positioned first.
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helicopter loading hiker.jpg
Loading rescue victim onto helicopter.
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helicopter seatbelting.jpg
Fastening that seat belt.
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helicopter reloading gear.jpg
Deputies Weldon and Kimball re-loading gear and doors after delivering the victim back to campground.