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Dash cam video shows State Trooper assisting in extricating crew from crashed helicopter

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Still image from the MTN News video.

Video from a dash camera shows Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Amanda Villa assisting in the extrication of the crew of a helicopter that crashed and burned while working on the Deep Creek Canyon Fire in Montana June 15.

The helicopter operated by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation suffered a hard landing, then rolled over and caught fire while attempting to land at a helispot June 15, 2021.

Thanks and a tip of the hat go out to Paula.

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4 Comments

  1. Wow, Amazing heroic effort Trooper!

    Thanks for what you do.

  2. Congratulations Trooper, extremely well done, from a retired vol firie in South Australia

  3. Trooper Amanda ! You did an OUTSTANDING THING ! You followed Rule Number One, always look out for each other so that everyone goes home !
    Thank you ! State of Montana needs to Recognize you as a GREAT public servant !

  4. Great Job and thanks to Trooper Villa! Glad that all went home safe.


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