Air Hoist Rescue on Chimney Top

When a hiker took a nasty fall on remote Chimney Top in West Virginia, local crews couldn’t reach him fast enough—so they called in Maryland State Police Aviation Command. Using an air hoist rescue, Trooper Five hovered above, lowered a medic, stabilized the injured hiker, and lifted him safely into the chopper. The patient was flown to Morgantown hospital for treatment, showcasing the lifesaving precision of this elite rescue team. Operating since 1970, Maryland’s aviation unit is always on standby—ready for everything from medical evacuations to rugged terrain rescues. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c19881f02c7a7d6e