Man Survives Plunge Over Niagara Falls, Helicopter Assists In Rescue

[Short Hauler]

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[R22Captain]

the chopper hovered above the man, using the force from its rotor blades to create a current that pushed him toward shore

 

 

HA that degree in physics paid off for the pilot!

 

But seriously....nice job by the pilot. Interesting break from the normal sightseeing duties.

[Guest SidewallPuncture]

pssst Reudi....if the donky dies......so do you.

 

get yourself a light twin for the dramatic hero river rescues. Bet they could demo one for you just down the highway....

 

the goal is to not add to the casualties.

[helicopterjim]

I used to push empty barrels back to shore (after they blew out onto the lake after landing) using the same method. But then I also have a degree in physics so I guess it comes naturally.

 

Really!

[R22Captain]

VIDEO from CTV

[Mark_]

Barels float on top of the water...this guy was in the water...did the helicopter really push him or is that just media BS.

 

Mark

[Guest SidewallPuncture]

he'd need a sail on top of his head to be pushed to shore with any ease.

the swirling water currents probably had more to do with him moving towards shore than anything

[Mark_]

Telephone interview with Reudi on CBC news this morning.

[vortex]

pssst Reudi....if the donky dies......so do you.

 

get yourself a light twin for the dramatic hero river rescues. Bet they could demo one for you just down the highway....

 

the goal is to not add to the casualties.

I think for the minimal amount of time spent over water for that rescue, one stove would be just fine. If I didn't have the nuts to spend even 5 minutes over hostile terrain with only one engine roaring behind me, I better find a different job.

[Amphibious]

Barels float on top of the water...this guy was in the water...did the helicopter really push him or is that just media BS.

 

Mark

 

 

I've swam through rotor wash many times, it's more then enough to push a struggling man around if used correctly. he's beaten, hypothermic, and obviously not all there in the head. he's not going to fight.