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Rescue from the Sky—Angels on Winches

As Gary Ticehurst had promised, soon after Siena's departure, the rescue chopper Helimed One arrived on the scene. Aboard the helicopter was Peter Davidson, a paramedic with the Victorian Air Ambulance Service. Davidson had served with Helimed for eight years and was one of their best. He had extensive experience with rescues and had practiced in lakes, in the mountains, and even in the Bass Strait. Davidson would need all of his experience and strength for the task ahead.

Looking down at Stand Aside, it was clear to Davidson what had to be done. Rescue swimmers can't land directly on a vessel, especially ...

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