A 60-year-old motorcyclist had to be rescued by the Minas Gerais Military Police helicopter following an accident during a trail ride in the rural area of Governador Valadares. The rescue took place on Saturday afternoon in a region that was difficult to access by ground. The operation, which was showcased in a video, depicted how the helicopter crew descended via rappel to assist the injured rider. Firefighters were already on the scene providing medical attention when the helicopter crew joined them to execute the rescue.

The footage shows the meticulous work of the rescue operation, where the motorcyclist was secured on a special stretcher and lifted with the aid of cables connecting him to the helicopter. This involved a vertical extraction technique, ensuring both the biker and the military personnel were safely hoisted up to the aircraft. The operation exemplifies the cooperation between different emergency services in challenging terrains, especially in rural settings where conventional rescue methods are hindered.

According to the Minas Gerais Fire Brigade, they were initially dispatched to the scene, but due to the inaccessibility by land, they called for aerial support. This incident highlights the importance of having helicopter rescue capabilities to cover tough landscape emergencies, ensuring timely assistance that can save lives in critical situations.