As rescuers at Castle Trail in New Hampshire were faced with having to carry an injured hiker down a difficult trail on a stretcher, officials called in for special backup. Instead of deploying a ...

Authorities said there was no safe escape for them by land or by sea. Two hikers were rescued by helicopter after becoming stranded on a remote beach in California after rising tides cut off their ...

The helicopter's unique capabilities make it a versatile craft. Speedier and without the limitations of earthbound vehicles, a helicopter's ability to reach respectable speeds, hover in place, and ...