What Challenges do Emergency Responders Face in Extreme Heat?

Description

Park Spokesperson Abby Wines shares of a few challenges faced by emergency responders in temperatures above 120 degrees: medical rescue helicopters may not be able to fly, and rescues during the heat of the day would risk ranger's lives.

Duration

37.571 seconds

Credit

Courtesy of the National Park Service

Date Created

07/01/2024

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