Photo: MFS short haul demo at MASAR Conference in Hope Maine in May 2013
In the Maine wilderness search & rescue world there has been great excitement about the new Maine Forest Service 'short haul' program. This program allows the extraction of an injured hiker from wilderness areas and trails that would be impossible to conduct a normal helicopter landing. The use of a 100-200 foot long high strength rope suspended below the helicopter with a harnessed Maine Forest Service Warden attached to the rope end. The operation allows the injured person to be 'plucked' from the forest and 'short hauled' to a nearby road and EMS help. A big thanks to all who have been involved in bringing this wonderful new service to Maine!
Portland Press Herald Story:
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Texas-man-needs-to-be-airlifted-off-Katahdin.html?fb_action_ids=10200240691639723&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210200240691639723%22%3A184829041684516%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210200240691639723%22%3A%22og.recommends%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D
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