Multi-State Rescue Operations
Helicopters and Drones Rescue Injured Climbers and Hikers Across North America
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The North Sister rescue began after watchstanders received a report at about 4 p.m.; the Coast Guard helicopter arrived around 6 p.m. and completed the hoist at approximately 7 p.m. as weather conditions deteriorated.
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The Honolulu Fire Department dispatched six units and 17 personnel after receiving the 911 call at 6:25 p.m.; the first rescuers reached the trail on foot nine minutes later, and Honolulu Emergency Medical Services took over at 7:37 p.m.
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A Coast Guard search-and-rescue pilot, Lt. Cmdr. Brandon Books, said the North Sister crew relied on routine training to remain calm during the difficult mountain hoist, alongside assistance from ground-based partner agencies.
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For the Power Dome rescue, the California Highway Patrol helicopter flew from its Paso Robles Airport base with a two-person crew, while a Fresno County Sheriff’s Office helicopter rescue technician assisted with the hoist.
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The CHP said its aircraft are staffed by a pilot and a flight officer/paramedic, with the latter also operating the hoist; the agency credited its helicopter rescue technicians and other partner agencies with helping ensure a safe outcome.
Rescuers deployed helicopters and drones across four western states and Canada to pull climbers and hikers from dangerous terrain. A Coast Guard helicopter hoisted an injured hiker from a lava field near Oregon's North Sister, while firefighters in Hawaii rescued a man who fell 30 feet on Manoa Falls Trail. The operations showcased how aircraft can reach victims in spots too steep or hazardous for ground teams.
From a 700-foot California cliff to a stranded climber in British Columbia, rescue teams used precise flying and drone technology to save lives. BBC documented one dramatic rescue where a helicopter hovered just feet from a cliff face during the operation.
Oregon Hiker Rescued From Lava Field
A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued an injured hiker from North Sister's rocky lava field near Eugene. Watchstanders received the distress call around 4 p.m., and the helicopter arrived at 6 p.m. The crew completed the hoist around 7 p.m. as weather turned worse. BBC reported that ground teams determined the steep, loose terrain made rope rescue too risky.
Hawaii Fall Leads to Fast Multi-Agency Response
In Honolulu, firefighters and an Air 1 helicopter rescued a man in his 20s from the Manoa Falls Trail after he fell approximately 30 feet and suffered leg and head injuries. The fire department received the 911 call at 6:25 p.m. and dispatched six units with 17 personnel. First responders reached the trail on foot just nine minutes later. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services took over care at 7:37 p.m.
California Climber Pulled From 700-Foot Power Dome
A climber fell from the Power Dome cliff at Courtright Reservoir in Fresno County on Friday afternoon. A California Highway Patrol helicopter and a Fresno County rescue technician hoisted the injured climber to safety. NDTV reported on the dramatic rescue from the 700-foot granite cliff. The CHP helicopter flew from its Paso Robles Airport base with a pilot and flight officer who also operates the hoist equipment.
Drones Help Stranded Climber Self-Rescue in Canada
In Squamish, British Columbia, search-and-rescue teams used two drones to help a stranded climber retrieve a dropped rope. One drone lit up the Stawamus Chief rock formation while another delivered a pilot line to the climber. The stranded climber then self-rescued using the recovered rope. This rescue showed how unmanned aircraft reduce danger to both victims and rescue personnel in difficult terrain.
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