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March 4, 2010
Five Coast Guard members - including Petty Officers Darren M. Hicks and Edward Sychra - were on their way from Vancouver, where they provided security support for the Olympics, to North Carolina when their helicopter crashed on a snowy ridge in Wasach County, Utah.
All five survived, although two are listed in critical condition, while Hicks and Sychra sustained only minor injuries and were brought out with the help of snowmobiles, according to KSL.com.
Search and Rescue crew member Buzz Burgener was quoted by the news provider as saying that some of the survivors were able to use text messages to call for help, which alerted another Coast Guard helicopter in the area that landed and picked up the more severely injured people.
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a total of 491 individuals died in aviation accidents in the U.S. in 2007.
Safety experts say that survivors of similar crashes should move away from the wreckage, if possible, as it may ignite. It may also be a good idea to take blankets in order to protect themselves from the elements while waiting for rescue.
Meanwhile, those who go down in the water should refrain from swimming as physical exertion causes the body to lose heat at a much faster rate. It is also important to avoid panic as air trapped in clothing can provide buoyancy as long as one remains still, according to the United States Search and Rescue Task Force.
Individuals dealing with the aftermath of a crash may consult the resources of the Crash Survivors Network that may help them put their adversity behind and live thriving lives.
