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Re:A Swedish skier was basically frozen, but lived (2016) by kzrdude on Sunday April 24, 2022 @12:38PM (#31145690)
Morbid curiosity or mean comment maybe, but what's the price tag on a Sea King ambulance helicopter rescue in the U.S.?

But in most countries that kind of service is just not available. It is highly available in Norway due to the oil industry needs, the many islands and mountains making it useful, and generally very high standard of living.

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Re:A Swedish skier was basically frozen, but lived (2016) by karencarits on Sunday April 24, 2022 @01:45PM (#31146343)
For reference, the operating cost of such rescue helicopter (including crew) is about 100 000 NOK per hour in Norway [1] or ~$11 000.

[1] https://ambulanseforum.no/artikler/redningsaksjonen-kostet-r...

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