Helicopter rescues stranded hikers in freezing Arizona mountains
The stranded hiker was rescued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection air and marine crews on February 24, 2023.
Tucson, Arizona –Last week, a stranded hiker was rescued from the snowy Huachuca Mountains south of Sierra Vista, Arizona.
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office was looking for an Australian national who was stranded in a mountainous area with freezing temperatures last Thursday.
Officials sought help from U.S. Customs and Border Protection air and marine crews when weather conditions permitted their arrival. Early the next morning, the Tucson Air Branch dispatched the crew of his UH-60 to the location.
“Without the diligence of the agents, this could have had tragic fatal consequences.”
The crew found the hiker and successfully rescued the hoist. The man was flown to a deputy and paramedics awaiting arrival for evaluation.
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A stranded hiker was rescued Friday by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) crew. (CBP Air and Sea Operations)
“Our crew are the best at what they do. They are highly skilled and go above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone they encounter.” Tucson Airlines Office Director Norman Montgomery said. “Without the diligence of the agents, this could have had tragic fatal consequences.”
According to CBP’s Air and Marine Corps, 60 people have been rescued during the past fiscal year.
