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Rob Reynish was trapped in a sinking jet boat with water up to his chest and a broken leg pinned under the dashboard when he heard the rumble of hope overhead. The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue team saved him that day in 2022, then saved him again a year later during a stroke.
South Korea just built the "heart" of a helicopter on its own for the first time, ending decades of dependence on foreign suppliers. The breakthrough could double the lifespan of rescue helicopters and expand their lifesaving capabilities.
When a 70-year-old hang glider crashed into a cliff on Vancouver Island, a quick-thinking rock climber from his group scaled the dangerous terrain to keep him alive until rescue helicopters arrived. The injured pilot is recovering in stable condition thanks to the climber's brave actions and a coordinated rescue effort.
The South African National Defence Force is saving lives across two countries after devastating floods hit southern Africa. Their rescue helicopters are pulling stranded families to safety in both South Africa and Mozambique.