Corpus Christi, Texas (military.com) — A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew conducting a training flight was diverted to rescue a man clinging to a telephone pole in the water May 14 in South Bay, Port Aransas, Texas.

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laobserved.com - A Los Angeles County sheriff's helicopter crew flew 60 miles off the coast May 13 to rescue a scientist with a serious leg injury.

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Queensland, Australia (waypointmagazine.com) - The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter flew to the aid of a 70-year-old man who slipped on rocks at Noosa National Park in early May, injuring his hip and leg.

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Australia (brisbanetimes.com.au) - Facing up to death and danger every day doesn't dampen the urge to help others. Trevor Cracknell faces danger and death every time he clocks on for work but says it's the successes – safely extracting someone from a life-threatening predicament – that keeps him rolling up every day.

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North Island, New Zealand (stuff.co.nz) - It was a busy weekend for the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter.

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Valdosta, Ga. (WALB) - There is a new form of emergency transportation in south Georgia. A paramedic rescue helicopter has a new home at Valdosta Regional Airport. This is the first helicopter of its kind to permanently serve the Valdosta region.

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Colchester, England (upi.com) - An air ambulance touched down in the elephant pit of England's Colchester Zoo in order to rescue a woman suffering from breathing problems.

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Cascade County, Mont. (Great Falls Tribune) - When every possible option has been exhausted and the Air Force OKs it, crews from the 40th Helicopter Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base come in for the save.

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Queensland, Australia (The Queensland Times) - The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter has showcased its water winch capabilities to a squadron of 60 police officers hailing from more than 30 different countries.

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Henan Province, China (cntv.cn) - The People's Liberation Army Air Force is flying supplies directly to residents in remote parts of quake-hit Lushan County. April 23, a number of air force helicopters completed seven supply operations to remote regions, and four missions to bring injured people out.

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