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Incident Information:
Attachment Size Angeles National Forest Engine Public Assist Hit by Tree RLS.pdf (2.29 MB) 2.29 MB -
Location:
California -
Date:
07/31/2019 -
Incident Type:
Hit by Tree -
Description:
An Angeles National Forest engine captain and an EMT attempting to rescue an injured hiker are struck by a tree dislodged by medevac helicopter rotor wash. The two remaining uninjured firefighters on the scene provide patient care and coordinate additional rescue assistance.
Hit by Tree, Medevac, Engines, RLS, Helicopters
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