The California National Guard helicopter crews that rescued more than 200 people from a forest fire say the daring flights were the most dangerous of their careers.
A gender-reveal photo shoot allegedly caused one of this weekend's destructive wildfires in California, according to firefighters.
Given the option of waiting for better conditions at an alternate landing site, both air crews decided to press on and conduct daring rescues. Once they arrived at the lake, they landed within 50 to 75 feet from the approaching fire and could see the campers were in a harrowing position. Goding said the mission ranked as the No. 1 or No. 2 most dangerous mission he has ever flown during his 25 years as an Army helicopter pilot, including combat missions in the Middle East.In this Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, photo released by the California National Guard, shows the view from a Cal Guard Chinook helicopter last night rescuing people trapped after the Creek Fire in central California left them stranded.
"This was an entire crew, and an entire team decision, to keep on going," said Rosamond. Every half mile out the crew determined that they would continue on, even though the conditions worsened and some of them got nauseous from all the smoke.
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