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jwc8985 t1_j929mdp wrote

The Coast Guard does occasionally assist with inland rescues in this part of the country, especially when conditions are poor. Those helicopters (Jayhawks) can handle some intense weather and the pilots train in it and for it.

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MeanFluffyBunny t1_j96e0c6 wrote

I used to be stationed at the command center in Boston. Air Station Cape Cod covers all of northern NE all the way to Burlington. You’re right, they do fly in bad weather. One time my dad had a heart attack in northern NH and DART wouldn’t fly to rescue him. Meanwhile, the CG had a bird up there doing training…

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