Three American paddlers are safe after being rescued by the Canadian Forces in Yukon. Helicopters testing camerasMajor Luc Vermette says the paddlers had the right idea in seeking high ground and staying put. (Philippe Morin/CBC)Major Luc Vermette is a Flight Commander with the 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron based in Edmonton. He says the helicopters are testing new heat-sensing cameras designed to find people in places like forests where there's plenty of cover. Vermette credits the paddlers' for climbing to higher ground in the hopes of a rescue.
Source: CBC News August 30, 2016 22:52 UTC