Guardia Civil's Dramatic Helicopter Rescue Exercise Highlights Swift Response

In a dramatic display of coordinated rescue efforts, the Guardia Civil's GREIM and SAER teams successfully executed a training exercise in a mountainous region of Spain. The exercise involved a simulated rescue of a person stranded on a cliff face. A helicopter, equipped with a winch, was used to lower a rescuer to the stranded individual, who was then safely hoisted back to the aircraft. "The exercise was designed to test our capabilities in challenging terrain," stated a spokesperson for the Guardia Civil. The video of the exercise, which has gained significant online traction, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of prompt emergency response. The Guardia Civil also used the opportunity to promote their emergency contact number (062) and the Alertcops app, urging citizens to report incidents without delay.