Helicopter rescues stricken climber from near-vertical 14,500ft summit
Published date: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0700This is the dramatic moment a helicopter hovered over a 14,500ft mountain peak during the daring rescue of a climber with a broken leg.
The operation took place on Ordzhonikidze Peak in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range in Kazakhstan.
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Kazakhstan |
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14/08/2025 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP169548 |
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Duration: 00:28 |
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Rating: News safe |
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