Air-sea rescue officers by Blake, Kevin, 1978- author, Edling, Dan, consultant instant download

Air-sea rescue officers by Blake, Kevin, 1978- author, Edling, Dan, consultant instant download

24 pages : 26 cm, The passengers and crew of US Airways Fight 1549 feared the worst -- the plane they were on was about to crash. The captain steadied the plane and landed it in the Hudson River. The passengers and crew evacuated to the wings of the plane as freezing water poured into the cabin. Moments later, the NYPD air-sea rescue team arrived. Specially trained police officers jumped from a helicopter into icy, fast-moving water. They swam to the victims and carried them through the water to safety. Look inside to learn how air-sea rescue officers stay calm, think quickly, and act fast to address serious situations in which people or animals are lost or in danger, Ages 7-10, Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index, Emergency landing -- River rescue -- Where others can't go -- In the air -- In the water -- Teamwork -- Search and locate -- Nighttime save -- A horrible crash -- A daring rescue -- Saved! -- Large animal rescue -- Air-sea rescue equipment