Deepest thanks from all the crew involved for the kind support.
Great thought was applied to the situation which included
a. ANO Rule 5 b,c,e
b. JAR Ops 3.005
c. Risk v need.
d. SAR 25min ETA approx
e. No plan immediately available to the Fire brigade.
f. Ditto for Police.
g. Equipment levels and inadequacy
h. and don't forget the main reason.......a man trapped in a car, up to his middle in freezing water for 30 mins already, no means of immediate escape, rising flash flood level, car unstable with the fear of being swept further down river to the deeper area and car doors and windows (electric) unable to be opened against the flow.
All this considered within a very short space of time.
"Instinctive"
Everyday possibility for HEMS, all be it not too often.
pp Kev, Collin and Peter.
