Rescue

Posted by Richard_Irwin (Belper, United Kingdom) on 18 June 2008 in Transportation.

A mountain rescue helecopter attempting a tricky landing on the rocky summit of Ben Nevis

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Comments (15)

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

Fantastic image. A sad end of the day for somebody

18 Jun 2008 3:23am

@Alun Lambert: Luckily not on this day, as the rescue team were on a training exercise, and were attempting a landing onto very difficult terrain (the rocks on top of Ben Nevis are huge). To attempt the landing, the door people literally dangle upside down out the side doors checking the wheel positions whilst communicating with the pilot. I got the impression this was seriously complex, but they did it really quick.

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

With you being there on top, I hope it wasn't for your party..? Terrific shot not often seen.

18 Jun 2008 4:44am

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Fantastic, Richard!

18 Jun 2008 4:52am

Ekaputra Tupamahu from Malang, Indonesia

simply amazing!

18 Jun 2008 5:47am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Wow great catch there, and how neat to witness a rescue :)

18 Jun 2008 6:33am

crafts from Malang, Indonesia

Great capture! I like the sky, rocks and clouds surround it.. BTW, where were you at the time?

18 Jun 2008 7:29am

@crafts: I was crouched behind a big rock eating my lunch after several hours climbing the mountain. (Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland)

Daroru from Amagasaki, Japan

Very cool shot indeed!

18 Jun 2008 9:24am

Rags from Plano, United States

I really admire people who do this kind of job. I also admire the photographer.

18 Jun 2008 10:06am

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

Wow, that looks downright dangerous! Great timing!

18 Jun 2008 11:26am

MJ from Delaware, United States

great shot... clear crisp and the colors are great... great clouds and sky...

18 Jun 2008 11:59am

Ras from Plano, United States

Lucky you, or were they there for you? right place at the wrong time? great photo.

18 Jun 2008 2:15pm

@Ras: It was a really hot day, so a ride on the helicopter back down would have ben nice..... but no, the crew were on a training exercise, so no chance of a sky lift.......