Biologist evacuated by Colombian Air Force
The Colombian Air Force assisted in the evacuation of a biologist who was caught in a landslide
The Colombian Air Force assisted in the evacuation of a biologist who was caught in a landslide whilst conducting research work in the department of Valle del Cauca, Columbia on 14 July.
A UH-60 helicopter from Air Combat Command No.2 was dispatched to evacuate the biologist. After being freed from the landslide, the crew then administered first aid to the man and stabilised his condition. He was then airlifted to the nearest hospital.
Mandy Langfield
Mandy Langfield is a Director of Palladium Media Partners and former Publishing Director at Voyageur Group. She has written extensively on international travel and health insurance, medical assistance provision, and air medical transportation. She was Editor of AirMed&Rescue from December 2017 until April 2021. Her favourite helicopter is the Chinook, having grown up near an RAF training ground.