Hoisted from Hell (Full Episode) | Extreme Rescues

[@PhoebeSimony]

Whatever they pay these rescue teams, they deserve more.

[@theoldtimefiddler]

ten times more. and the self centered adrenalin addicts that take stupid chances should have to pay it.

[@drdumbo9124]

Crazy part is in America a lot of them are volunteers, so they don’t get paid

[@TheMilitaryFeed]

@@theoldtimefiddler that a pretty self centered thing of u to say about climbers

[@Itemtotem]

​@@TheMilitaryFeed he's not even talking about himself, how is it self-centered? Perhaps I'm confused about the definition of simple English words?

[@heathersmith6416]

@@theoldtimefiddlerare your soft sofa cushions and beer not enough today. You seem rather cranky. And obnoxious

[@pepperidgefarmremembers6350]

I can’t imagine the thought of being trapped in a crevasse. This really goes to show why it’s so important to have Emergency Location Transmitters on you, especially if your skiing/snowboarding alone.

[@luciaconn6788]

Age 16, with a friend I climbed Tuckerman's Ravine, Mt. Washington, past a crevasse, packed snow separated from cliffs at the top, water gurgled inside, we didn't think much of it but pulled ourselves over a lip of snow to fields w/ patches of ice and yellow flowers. We played around there for awhile before realizing we couldn't get back to Tuckerman's where we left our skis. Luckily 2 French climbers happened along and repelled us down.

[@actorattila]

Im more impressed how in the first story, the skiiers were able to call emergency from the top of the mountain and how clear the audio was. I can barely get reception in my major metropolis downtown!🤔

[@ForceField9]

They actually had a PLB, you can see it in the snow to the right of the right leg of broken-femur dude. The antenna is extended, yellow. That is a gps beacon resQlink

[@theoldtimefiddler]

iridium satellite phones. anywhere in the world you have a view of the sky you can call. people make calls from everest! expensive and worth it.

[@darkhorseash4337]

​@@theoldtimefiddler100%. Absolutely saved their lives up there.

[@Athena124]

These stories are incredible. The injured impress me, their friends, and of course the rescue team all are amazing.

[@tillbretti9940]

Mountaineering is a dangerous sport and when i Fell into a crevasse it was horrabile but in the Video there werent roped up but i was so yeah

[@JM-ij1om]

That pilot says that was one of the most difficult rescues but they made it look like they done that a thousand times!! Awesome 👍 Glad everyone was safe

[@DizzyDad]

Yeah but is was unfair for those fools to even set foot on that mountain, to make the rescuers have to risk their lives in the first place to save them. At least Everest rules are clear past 8k meters. Otherwise fools like these risk their own lives as well as the rescuers' lives. A somewhat selfish act for the mountaineers, and far less selfish act for the rescuers.

[@theoldtimefiddler]

@@DizzyDad Absolutely. to expect others to risk their lives, risk millions in equipment just to rescue some adrenalin addict getting their jollies. should require a million dollar bond before doing things like that or you're on your own. and each of the rescuers and pilots should get 50,000 dollars each upon completion of rescue. You want to risk your own life? fine. you have that right. you do not have the right to put others in danger for your recreational pleasure. take up skydiving. much more cut and dry .

[@feraynironmane8101]

I appreciate the fact that they didn't censor the thumb. Helps get a real sense of how traumatic the injury was.

[@Scaithule]

Breaking my femur was the most painful thing i've ever experienced in my 31 years so far so i sympathise so much with him. Everyone at hospital pulled blankets over their face to dampen my hellish screams.

[@calopsita4465]

how d u break ur femur if u dont mind me asking?

[@pearmainstudios3942]

ouch

[@christopherdebbane4472]

Wouldn’t it hurt more being hoisted into the heli with no femur support?

[@pachadela]

When I was a kid my friend's dad fell and shattered his whole leg including his femur, I'll never forget his screams

[@calopsita4465]

@@pachadela was he able to walk normaly after all the procedures or no?

[@gregoryross.303]

I totally agree with carrying the knife in all risky situations; diving, on the water, and on land. Four-inch blade. Standard gear for many government extreme-situation employees in many countries. A good knife is indeed the ultimate general tool and survival tool. As a New Zealand government employee in two different departments in the 70s and 80s, I had to carry a survival knife on my belt when in the field, or risk being fired for not following required procedure. Back in the 1970s in New Zealand we used Air Force Hueys for alpine rescues and I was in SAR for a few years then, long before GPS, PLBs, and cell phones existed. Rescues took days then, and now take just hours. I have lived on a forested island on Canada's west coast, since 1998, and NEVER go out my door without my Swiss Army knife on its lanyard attached to my belt. It has got me out of some dicey situations over the years. Great rescue, guys, and great video of it. Very well done. Great to watch you all in action.

[@Hermytwin027]

It makes so much sense to carry a swiss army knife in most situations. Unfortunately, because knife crime has become increasingly prevalent here in the UK, it's actually against the law to carry any fixed blade, or folding blade that can be clipped fixed unless you can prove that you're on the way to/from remote hiking, or if it's deemed necessary for your job. I understand why these laws have been required, but at the same time think it's dangerous in other ways, as you never know when an emergency situation might happen.

[@Sokol10]

@@Hermytwin027 Meanwhile the criminals continue carry their knives and even fire weapons.

[@joanneash3305]

My hat is off to that pilot over the boat. Just incredible guys.

[@rubendebiasi]

these documentaries are so interesting, absolutley love them, thank you national geographic!

[@raseclarbac]

I think the guy tried to Ski, when he felled deep in the crevasse. it must be a terrible sensation , suddenly the ground opened to a dark, deep, unexpected and horrible hole . normally the crevasses accidents resulted is a fatality . this guy was lucky and was a expert Alpinist. He was calm and knew what to do to survived. it´s a great video to learn about the danger and what you can do to lived another day. Amazing

[@lisaperry5999]

Touching the Void book and documentary is 1 of the most intense self rescues of falling in a crevasse,have ever read or watched

[@PranavanandaChintalapudi]

Taking rescue skills to the edge. Surviving here in this hostile and unforgiving yet breathtaking place is a huge gamble. Brave rescue team. Arranging this footage to showcase the world of this precarious situation is really impressive 👏

[@Matt-ix5gq]

These rescue guys do a mental job but can we just appreciate how casual Terry was when telling the guy he lost his thumb

[@denisebenedict6102]

My daughter has sumitted Mt. Stuart before, and that mountain is no joke. Good thing these guys were together. Big respect for the respect for the rescue team!!

[@mirrrstery]

You couldn't pay me enough money in the world to be the one hoisting others to safety on top of a mountain like that. Nope. Kudos to those who do this job, just wow

[@heidi2217]

OH THIS IS HANDS DOWN THE ABSOLUTE BEST RESCUE PROGRAM I HAVE EVER SEEN . THE REAL CAMERA /VIDEO FOOTAGE IS GREAT !!!! I BELIEVE ALL OR MOST OF THE FOOTAGE IS REAL ? REGARDLESS, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THESE WONDERFUL RESCUES AND ALL THE PILOTS ,MEDICS AND HYDRAULIC HOIST OPERATORS AND GUIDE CABLE RESCUERS !! YOU ALL ROCK. WE LOVE YOU .!!!❤

[@adambutler3266]

“Who’s got the leg injury” 😂😂😂😂. Guys leg looked like it was run over by a truck and pointing south

[@nataliesutherland7222]

Lolllll 😂😆

[@shrutik9673]

its bent a little XD

[@TheMilitaryFeed]

first guy is a friend everyone needs. he knows what he's doing

[@chriswitt2596]

Oh my God thank the Lord there's people that are willing to do these type of rescues. God bless them

[@rhondakennedy819]

Hello. Thank God & thank you everyone for all you do. Be safe out there people

[@WordofWise]

Mountain crevice guys were just so Jolly.! It was like a movie for them

[@nataliesutherland7222]

They're french so yeah lol

[@Subvertgenoc]

I fell off a roof and landed on concrete I had a compound fracture on my right elbow and my right femur snapped in two. They would have air lifted me out, but there were too many trees. When they first moved me off the concrete that was the worse pain of my life! The elbow was shattered and when they moved me all the broken bones were pinching my nerves. I felt his screams!!!

[@cornell833]

Glad your OK

[@TerrenceTerryLynch]

The fishing boat rescue again was amazing the pilot of the helicopter what an amazing job you did in Terry what a great attitude you had all the way to the end jump right back into it God bless you and God bless all of the rescue personnel that were there including the doctors on the ground in the refueling people wonderful wonderful job lessor

[@erikhoryza9068]

Craig inviting Terry back out fishing immediately warmed my soul.

[@rneustel388]

Many accolades to the skills and bravery of all those that perform helicopter rescues! I can’t imagine what it would feel like to those waiting on a mountain, on a boat in the ocean, or anywhere a chopper may come for rescue. It would have to be the most beautiful sound they’d ever heard.

[@michellebaron7592]

*YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE GREAT TO START BUT YOU HAVE TO START TO BE GREAT! - NANCY SHERWOOD*

[@wolfer8300]

MOST PPL DONT REALIZE THIER GREATNESS INSTEAD PAYING ATTENTION TO SEE HOW DESTRUCTIVE THEY COULD BE 🤣

[@lighttheway5088]

What’s with all the caps ? 🙄

[@Lin-rh6qs]

@@lighttheway5088 report and ignore, it's a bunch of bots.

[@andie2809]

Rescue helicopter pilots are legendary!!

[@cornell833]

So true

[@TheOtherSteel]

Filming yourself skiing and then falling into a crevasse. No words.

[@deborahnieling2315]

Wow, I personally know why I don't like high mountains(to climb or ski around there) These Crevesse Benjamin fell in is one of my worst nightmares... You just fall from the face of the earth, beside how deep these things are! Thank you, but NO thank you!!!! 🥶🥶But a huge Thanks to all helpers who save people out of those terrible Situations! 👌

[@YangusCool]

That Terry guy is the most Kiwi sounding Kiwi I've ever heard

[@cbryce9243]

Wow, that was intense to watch! It sure got my adrenalin pumping!

[@josepestana5265]

Me too... We can barely imagine how was their adrenaline

[@parknasty9400]

This one got my anxiety going, 2 years ago I was hiking up to Asgards path which is only a couple miles East from that glacier on Mt Stuart.

[@Cloudyyyy88]

Damm those guys at the start on the ski slope are insanely brave.

[@DAllan-lz3lg]

“My thumb’s gone bro”. 😝 Those kiwis are so understated

[@chelsea_belle]

40:53 "oh my thumbs gone bro!" Had me dying 😂😂😂 Edit.. in listening to him talk about how he got emotional at thought of his fishing career being over, i stopped laughing anyways. Awesome guy, hope he's gonna be alright aye.. 😊

[@geraldbronco870]

“Is there any deformity?” Rescuer asks while the guy’s leg is looking for a weekend😂

[@meaghanhimes8846]

Had me glued to the TV, very intense

[@AndulairahOfEarth]

Sending prayers out to these rescuers--they are by far some of the most selfless, dedicated people of service on the planet!

[@susanbengston3208]

WA. State Cascade Mountain Search and Rescue, WOOOO!! Incredibly Super!!!! 👍👍

[@danielduesentriebjunior]

How brave rescuing these two men.

[@BunnyQueen97]

I’m so glad Benjamin was ok!!!

[@beresfordthompson1370]

You don’t attach the winch cable to the bloody boat! You send down a trailing line that the boat crew can use to stabilize the person being winched. Never secure the boat and flying egg beater together.

[@oliviawrenn1919]

the amount of kiwis I’m seeing in these episodes is funny lmao glad we’re getting represented

[@debbiewilliams9435]

These rescue men have my respect 👍

[@RLF1]

Message to the friends and family of those who knowingly get themselves in dangerous and deadly situations; they knew the risks and disregarded everything and everyone. Care for and worry about the pro rescuers going in to try to rescue them and save their lives. Their the heroes.

[@GuentherVanRaven]

Very very interesting!! Keep uploading such thrilling documentaries🤙🏻

[@1972dsrai]

These are all extreme rescues and rescuers who are putting their own lives at risk every time they are called out.

[@michaeldonna7563]

Thank you guys

[@JustMe-12345]

Why didnt they give him pain medication out in the field? (Idk how its in the US, but in Switzerland in the rescue-helicopters they have an anesthesioloist there at all times, so giving the dude some morphine would have been possible) As for the ski-tourers in switzerland... everyone is supposed to have a searching device (you turn it on and it beeps and shows you the direction of the other device. Its meant so you can find the others of the group in case of an avalanche or other instances just like this. And idk if REGA was already on their way, because then it would have been safer to pull him out.

[@Maddy-me5hz]

First rule of first aid is secure the scene. In all these here you can't, so you get them out of the situation. And you never know, they could have an adverse reaction to the drugs too. Or be really high/unstable after the medication

[@mooodeang]

The rescue crews are superheroes

[@jaxsonnicholas1885]

I cannot imagine breaking your FEMUR in 3 places to have it involuntarily move and wiggle around while their trying to help you causing you more pain and them a bigger situation.. because you’re literally flailing around a broken leg.. that you have no control over.. ouchie

[@foxglove1268]

Love this series!

[@shrutik9673]

Then you will also like i shouldnt be alive series

[@pudding3960]

One thing i really hate about these kinds of accidents is that the victims often have to leave gear behind, as a gear nerd this really makes me sad. But of course the safety and survival of the victims come first.

[@sm3296]

My son and his friend were far up un the mountains of Pakistan when my sons friend got ill. My son had to leave him there and travel to the nearest village. That took two days, the Pakistani army picked Ty up and flew to the area his friend was in. They picked him up but they had to leave all their equipment, gear and supplies there. I wonder if anyone ever found it.

[@pachadela]

Same! When they cut the rope I was like dang, I can't imagine how much the skis cost, ahh all the stuff the first two guys left was probably hundreds if not thousands of dollars. For sure the ski guy thousands

[@theoldtimefiddler]

good. they should lose all their gear. and pay for the cost of the rescue.

[@MrDivagation]

Well, in Europe they usually do take your backpacks and gear with you if possible. I was hoisted after a mountaineering accident an few years ago, they did take my gear and my friend's gear as well, and considering the value of it, I was really glad ! (The spinning part while being hoisted was pretty horrible though)

[@badcornflakes6374]

If I was there I would've said "GET TO THE CHOPPA!" Just to lighten the mood

[@skelly4213]

Inspiring and intense!

[@YuKonSama]

"There is only one possible conclusion"... Yes, of course and it took them way to long to respond to that properly. Already in the beginning they were like: "Hey there are multiple tracks". So why did they totally ignored the known save routes and started finding their own one? Is this normal strategy for alpine skiing? In alpine hiking you usually follow the previous paths.

[@catwithabat7163]

I’ve discovered from numerous talks and documentaries of the USCG that the spins are relatively easy to counter by orienting your extremities in a certain way

[@davidsnyder2000]

Incredible situations and recoveries ❤️🙏😞

[@24bidy]

what you need in you're rescue bag as a essential is a ‘green whistle’ pain relief inhaler

[@noakea]

I was thinking exactly the same. Bondi lifeguards would have popped one on the guy with the leg injury first thing 😄

[@Sneaky_Snek]

I was gonna say someone's been watching bondi rescue-

[@larsmalsbender7472]

First responders are the true definition of a hero!

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

These rescuers are the finest and best amongst us 🇺🇸 all

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

MY THUMB'S COME OFF These are the most casual people in existence

[@Zanniroxwell]

Having been attached to those ropes on the ground while being lifted by helicopter ..which can pull whole helicopter down.. talk about stressful moments! However, the ropes while being cut, seemed to hold long enough to prevent an upward spin like the first guy who went up.. lucky for second guy w/ broken leg he didn't have to through a spin on top of his excruciating pain..

[@nealpersad]

Wow great rescue

[@andyevans9967]

13:20 Why didn't the rescuer notice the climber was still tied into his gear BEFORE they lifted off?

[@AceOfStars0]

Probably distracted by the fact he completely broke his leg, other guy may have a concussion, and all their stuff generally looked like a jumbled mess

[@SlushEye]

The Rescuer on the winch is to blame here, he should have checked if anything is still attached to the climbers. That’s one of the first things you learn when you start the winch rescue training.

[@sjk9429]

Huey saved many life in vietnam war cool bird I love Huey helicopter

[@mika_mdf]

I got dizzy just by looking at that spin

[@beverlyskurow7998]

I think that would be my last ski trip!

[@sebastianhidalgochavarriag559]

The guide was too calmed

[@shayni99]

They didn't give the fisherman 'tramidol' they gave him 'Panadol' which is like Advil.

[@kevannpankhurst]

"Is there any deformation?" I mean. His foot's on backwards. So probably.

[@alexlol5062]

bruhh if you all dont know what breaking a femur feels like, its the most painfull bone to break in the entire body ahahshahshfd

[@octeval3890]

we want more episodes, pleaseeee….

[@donatehilltop]

Heros ❤️

[@fastdays_1]

Am I wrong or the first US squad seems less "prepared" then the other rescue teams filmed here in Europe ? they winched the guy with that twisted leg and broke femur without even some painkillers...and they didn't seem to have a doctor onboard too. Someone with experience in this field may comment here?

[@mirrrstery]

Doctor on board? Nah. The rescuers have medical training

[@loril.7470]

Benjamin knew what to do.

[@octeval3890]

the „ripped of not cut of“ part was so graphic in my head…. ouch

[@geekbruin]

OMG that poor guy getting pulled with a broken femur. I got nauseous just watching.

[@stexas6742]

Australia uses something called Green Whistle for on-site emergency pain management, even life guards can use it we should too

[@fraerot]

The French guy didn't even ask for the name of his resquer

[@jeraldmcwilson2189]

Amen you made it.

[@maxsonharris3472]

Imagine what my Everest search and rescue teams go through

[@hey_its_shrey]

holy backwards leg, thats a backwards leg. imma put down my chipotle burrito for a min. sheesh

[@maxim9376]

Imagine how good these documentaries were if they didn't overdramtize EVERYthing.

[@nataliesutherland7222]

Lol you go be in those situations yourself and see if you don't become a melodramatic queen yourself.

[@prezidenttrump5171]

666K views at the time of me writing this comment. This is going to be a great watch.

[@helloworld-jn5dz]

Is there any deformity? Bruh do you not see his foot twisted 😒

[@luca7656]

Why the Reupload? Edit: Oh, you just didnt update the video description. @national geographic

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

Omg! That guy climbing up from the crevasse! And with both parents as witnesses!! Never ever again! I'll stick to the forest

[@jacquesdailloux2323]

The initial rescue is awesome but why make dramatic/fake saying that the helicopter would have been caught in the ropes. He’s trying to cut the ropes with the wrong side of the blade and the pull is basically what is saving everybody. I’m disappointed as you should be factual.

[@i.ak.1684]

That is why I always look back 💁🏻‍♂️

[@krisiephillips]

I don’t understand why people like to do crazy things like this. I couldn’t imagine maybe in my dreams.

[@cbryce9243]

I'm with you. If I had a dream like that, I would call it a nightmare, even if it went well!

[@krisiephillips]

@@cbryce9243 exactly 😆😆😆

[@ChrisBarringer]

Because when you complete the challenge you’ve set yourself there’s no drug on earth that comes close to the feeling

[@jodyann77]

It's good to challenge yourself all the time since it makes you so much stronger! It's not like they go in thinking or wanting anything like this to happen you learn your lesson but it doesn't stop them from doing what they love!

[@jodyann77]

@@ChrisBarringer that's exactly what I'm saying!

[@gordonlam2757]

what's insane is why did they have to seek this thrill and wipeout to begin with?

[@Med_learn33]

When people find that rope 200 years from now, they will be stoked when they find out what happened there.

[@barneyrubbles2485]

that sure was a great show to watch indead, the pilot an rescue team sure had a neck doing those rescues forsure.

[@TheMsilva05]

my stomach fell with Benjamin in that crevasse

[@RLF1]

I'm a well trained, certified, pro, First Responder, rescuer, and Disaster Service Worker who does rescues and recoveries of animals, marinelife, pets, wildlife, and humans in extreme, disaster, and emergencies, globally. Were trained for and that health, fitness, and safety of everyone is always the priority. There also needs to be global laws regarding what humans are permitted to do recreation and sports wise. And what they are required to do to be permitted. Too many living beings are harmed and killed by humans who just want and have to do and have anything and everything. We aren't required to risk our lives rescuing any living being if its too expensive, too time consuming,, too much manpower,, too many other resources and services,, too dangerous, improbable or impossible. And many times their amateurs, there's no complete and correct, planning and preparing, no contact person, and no back up plan and person. So keep that in mind. I never do a rescue that knowingly threatens my health, safety, and life.

[@DurgaDas96]

You would think the rescue victim would have mentioned about being anchored in.

[@stillthesameEvans]

Nice

[@MrVazsholik]

On what planet do they tie the line to the boats..? 🤦🏼