So this story is making the rounds for a couple of reasons, medical need mainly but also business (Two Bear Air) concept. If you read about the business it is totally funded by one man at no cost to taxpayers.
Tick bite leads to helicopter rescue
https://www.abcfoxmontana.com/missou...305d6c70f.html
https://www.twobearair.org/
Based in Whitefish, Montana Two Bear Air provides world-class aviation support for search and rescue teams in Flathead County and other agencies across the region. Using the most advanced technology available the ultimate mission of Two Bear Air is saving lives.
Whitefish philanthropist Mike Goguen supports all costs of this program with ZERO COST to taxpayers.