Skylink had a private helicopter of their's go down and the Americans were more than happy to send some of their guys to go and pick up the Russian / British crew. Almost seemed like they were bored...
Admittedly, was not too far out of town....
You should have a good chance of getting their help as long as you carry someting of value to them in yours.....KBR pax gets you good "brownnie" points.
Viva Los Badbag.