Spectacular landing of rescue helicopter on Mount Olympus in Greece (video)

A military helicopter landed on a thin stretch of land at an altitude of around 2,700 meters on Mount Olympus in Northern Greece, to rescue an injured mountaineer.

The brave pilot of the Super Puma had to maneuver it over a steep ravine and land it on the edge of the cliff.

Members of the National Rescue Team were already on the scene offering first aid to a Czech climber who fell into a ravine.

Moreover, members of the helicopter crew rushed to assist.

The climber was seriously injured and was transferred to a local hospital but he is out of danger.

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Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons Copyright: Cristo Vlahos License: CC-BY-SA

Source: greekreporter.com

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