Skillful Pilot Makes Daring Alpine Rescue

Alpine rescues involving injured skiers are rarely straightforward because, y'know, you have to get those injured off the mountain. And -- this probably goes without saying -- mountains aren't particularly easy to navigate.Thus, alpine rescues often require the enlistment of highly skilled helicopter pilots who can touch down without making the situation worse than it already is.This brings us to the following video, which documents a talented Gendarmerie pilot cutting it real close.From the cap