I’m glad that they were found in
time and came prepared – otherwise, there’s no telling what might have happened
to them in freezing weather with no means of contacting help or escaping! I think their job is very interesting and
exciting, but also very important to the safety of all the people in that area. I admire them for having the courage and
gusto to take on such a dangerous task, as well as for handling the situation
so calmly and efficiently…but maybe next time they should check the weather
forecast!
Sunday, September 8, 2013
3 rescued from Alaskan volcano after helicopter ices over – Hannah Selby 1st Period
On Friday at approximately 5:00
pm, geophysicist John Paskievitch, researcher Taryn Lopez, and their pilot Sam
Egli were found and rescued from a volcano in Alaska. The trio was there on an assignment to supervise
volcanic activity and check the functionality of volcano monitoring equipment
in the the region called the “Valley of 10,000 Smokes.” Their assignment was interrupted when thick, freezing
fog had engulfed their area of research and covered their helicopter’s rotator
blades with a thick sheet of ice on Wednesday night. They couldn’t take off in time, and lacked a
way to warm up the blades; so the three were left with no choice but to take
cover in the helicopter and wait it out until help arrived. Thankfully, they were well-prepared with ample
food and survival supplies, and remained safe.
According to Egli, they passed the time just conversing with each other,
since they got along and had nothing better to do.
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