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Two canoeists trapped in frigid waters were hoisted to safety in a bold nighttime helicopter rescue that marks a major milestone for Minnesota's air rescue team. Both paddlers made it out uninjured after strong currents left them stranded without gear or warm clothes.
When a hiker got injured in Arizona's rocky Prescott Dells, a specialized drone team found them in minutes and guided rescuers straight to their location. This high-tech rescue shows how small flying cameras are becoming lifesavers in hard-to-reach wilderness areas.
A cyclist stranded in rising waters clung to reeds for four hours before a dramatic helicopter rescue in remote Australia. Thanks to a satellite device and skilled rescuers, the rider walked away without a scratch.