Helicopter Rescue: I was sitting out in the local gravel pit trying to get shots of the swallows that had nested in holes dug in the side of a sand pile, when over head flew not one...

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

I was sitting out in the local gravel pit trying to get shots of the swallows that had nested in holes dug in the side of a sand pile, when over head flew not one but two Medical Helicopters that seemed to land about a half mile away.
My husband was fishing near by so we jumped in the truck to see if it was one of the neighbors. It turns out is was someone at the nearby camp ground that had turned on a stove and blown up the motor home. We were parked quite a ways away, but I had my 400mm lens on the camera. The ISO was jacked up and there is some noise but not as much as I expected considering.

First shot at the copter as it flew over

Landed

The second as it takes off.
The second as it takes off....

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

There hasn't been any news on how the victims are doing. We are praying that they all make a complete recovery.

http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2013/06/five_burned_in_motor_home_fire.html

CJartist Loc: Ormond Beach

Country's Mama wrote:

There hasn't been any news on how the victims are doing. We are praying that they all make a complete recovery.

http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2013/06/five_burned_in_motor_home_fire.html

very good shots country's Mama, sure hope they are all right. Keep us posted. Carole

Blake Loc: Alfred NY

Country's Mama wrote:

There hasn't been any news on how the victims are doing. We are praying that they all make a complete recovery.

http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2013/06/five_burned_in_motor_home_fire.html

Beautiful images Country Mama. I doubt you will hear about the patients. HIPA and all ya know!

Blake

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

CJartist wrote:

very good shots country's Mama, sure hope they are all right. Keep us posted. Carole

Thank you and I will keep you posted. It is a small community so it they were locals we might get some news.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Great set.

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Blake wrote:

Beautiful images Country Mama. I doubt you will hear about the patients. HIPA and all ya know!

Blake

Thank you. And don't get me going on HIPA. :shock:

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

angler wrote:

Great set.

Thank you. I learned that you should always carry a spare battery even if you are just going for a walk down the road. :-D

angler Loc: StHelens England

Country's Mama wrote:

Thank you. I learned that you should always carry a spare battery even if you are just going for a walk down the road. :-D

Wish I had a pound for every time I forgot my spare. :roll: :thumbup: :thumbup:

fthomas Loc: Philippines

Great shots! Beautiful color and great contrast. As a former US Army DustOff (Air Rescue / Ambulance) pilot those kinds of accidents with burn victims were very difficult on a personal level. I pray that the victim(s) and their family and friends are doing well and that the injuries ended up being minor.

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

fthomas wrote:

Great shots! Beautiful color and great contrast. As a former US Army DustOff (Air Rescue / Ambulance) pilot those kinds of accidents with burn victims were very difficult on a personal level. I pray that the victim(s) and their family and friends are doing well and that the injuries ended up being minor.

Thank you. I am praying for the same, but as you know the reality is that being airlifted out is never a good thing. Hopefully the medics were erring on the side of caution and all will turn out well. I appreciate what it takes to do this kind of work and I know that I could never do it. I have seen the toll it takes on EMT's and firefighters when they come back from a "bad" run.

Neweagle Loc: Wales UK

Well captured, hope all turns out well...

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Neweagle wrote:

Well captured, hope all turns out well...

Thank you. I hope as much also.

moriti Loc: California

Nice set, lets hope all involved will be well! :D :D :thumbup: :thumbup:

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Country's Mama wrote:

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Great shots Country's Mama, hope whoever was injured will be ok. Great colors and detail