Two members from the Czech Republic required airborne field rescue off one of the Seven Summit mountains.

The first, a 42-year-old member, needed a medevac from Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, after experiencing severe altitude sickness symptoms, including chest pain, headache, shortness of breath, and vomiting. His oxygen saturation was critically low, and he was unable to continue descending unaided. Global Rescue dispatched a helicopter to transport him to a hospital. After receiving treatment, his condition improved, and he was discharged.

The second, a 50-year-old member, was at Barafu Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro when he suffered a knee injury and showed symptoms of altitude sickness. His oxygen saturation was low, and he was experiencing severe headaches, vomiting, dizziness, and fatigue. After evaluation, Global Rescue initiated a helicopter field rescue. The member’s altitude symptoms resolved after reaching the hospital. His knee injury was assessed and treated before he was discharged and continued recovery at his hotel.