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The Montana Army National Guard rescued an injured 15-year-old hiker in the Beartooth Mountains using helicopter hoist capabilities. The rescue was requested by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and Red Lodge Fire and Search and Rescue. The Guard's 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion responded to the request.
This rescue demonstrates the importance of military aviation capabilities in search and rescue operations, particularly in areas where civilian assets are insufficient.
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