I work at Providence Alaska Medical Center and we are the only level 3 trauma center for the state. We have a flight service by the name of Life Guard, and they have several helicopters and fixed wings that they transport patients with. Monday night a BK 117 helicopter was transporting a patient from Cordova to Anchorage, it had the pilot, a flight nurse, a paramedic and of course the patient on board. The helicopters call in every 10 minutes to acknowledge their location and how the flight is going. Twenty seven minutes before the helicopter was due to arrive at Providence, they missed 2 ten minute checks. Their last known location was over Prince William Sound, just south of Esther island and within minutes of Whittier. There has been no communication from them since their last check in, at which point everything was status quo. Due to poor weather the search has been very limited, but the the fog/clouds did break today for a bit. The army researve, air force reserve, the coast guard as well as several good samaritin fishing boats are out looking for the helicopter as I write this. The emergency locating device was not activated/or can't be picked up. Please keep these folks and their families in your thoughts and your prayers!!!!
While it's been 48 hours, the helicopter is equipped with survival gear and their wilderness training is very intensive. Having a brother that is a helicopter pilot, and having several years of EMS experience myself, this hits close to home. So all I can ask is that you think of them and their loved ones, who are hoping for their safe return.
Thanks soooo much.....give everyone you love a hug today and let them know that you love them. To all those that read this blog, know that we love you all more than words can say, and appreciate you all greatly for being in our lives.
Take GOOD care!
jan
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Hi there Jan and Lee. Glad to hear that snow and the school lessons are all now in order, and snowboarding is again lee's thing??? go for it!!!
I should get christmas package sent tomorrow. everything wrapped, but not yet boxed. maybe you will get it before lee leaves.
hope they have found the helicopter. let us know what happened when you know. we're certailny thinking of all involved, and those involved in other tragedies this holiday season.
we love you and miss you all. later, lover grammie
What a deal. We keep the families in our thoughts and prayers, just like we do with your family!
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