A small boat on the Kuskokwim River in Alaska is visible below a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter from 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard, May 10, 2021. The helicopter aircrew rescued four individuals and their dog from the boat’s location after they became stuck on the river between Bethel and Kwethluk because of ice from break up blocking their egress. All four individuals and their dog were hoisted into the helicopter and transported back to Bethel safely. For this mission, the 207th AVN was awarded with four saves. (Courtesy photo by Spc. Kia Hasson)
210510-Z-MW427-0002.JPG Photo By: Spc. Kia Hasson

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - A small boat on the Kuskokwim River in Alaska is visible below a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter from 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard, May 10, 2021. The helicopter aircrew rescued four individuals and their dog from the boat’s location after they became stuck on the river between Bethel and Kwethluk because of ice from break up blocking their egress. All four individuals and their dog were hoisted into the helicopter and transported back to Bethel safely. For this mission, the 207th AVN was awarded with four saves. (Courtesy photo by Spc. Kia Hasson)


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