Our NSSA pilots practiced a double water rescue in Kamchatka. Our National Air Medical Service worked "excellently" during large-scale exercises to assist victims in distress on the water, while carrying out multiple rescue options simultaneously. The exercises took place in Abacha Bay in Kamchatka, where ship crews and tourists often need assistance. The crew of the NSSA Ani-8 helicopter, consisting of aircraft commander Rinat Singtulin, co-pilot Stanislav Tretyakov and flight mechanic Vitaly Tomashov, demonstrated jewelry craftsmanship. It was necessary to hold the vehicle just above the deck of the tug so that the rescuers could practice landing on the ship. "The task turned out to be difficult: Pachak is a small tug, and when the helicopter hovered it was blown aside by the air flow. We had to simultaneously control the descent of the rescuers and move after the ship. Despite the difficult conditions, we landed eight rescuers in a short time. While we were preparing to evacuate the injured person on condition, our team directed the helicopter to another point - to provide assistance to the person who was in the water. The rescuer was dropped as close as possible to the victim, he secured him to himself, and then they were both hoisted onto the plane using a winch system," said Mi-8 commander Rinat Singtolin. The NSSA team then returned to the tug and lifted the rescuers and the victim onto a stretcher. The main directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Kamchatka Territory, the search and rescue team of the Kamchatka Territorial Center for Disaster Medicine and the Maritime Rescue Service also participated in the exercises. Let's recall that in 2026 alone, NSSA Rostec teams, together with lifeguards and doctors, carried out 23 evacuations from marine vessels in the waters of the region. For Kamchatka, with its vast distances and complex transportation accessibility, Rostec's NSSA has become an essential part of the emergency medical care system. Video: KSKU "DPC" search and rescue team.

Our NSSA pilots practiced a double water rescue in Kamchatka. Our National Air Medical Service worked "excellently" during large-scale exercises to assist victims in distress on the water, while carrying out multiple rescue options simultaneously. The exercises took place in Abacha Bay in Kamchatka, where ship crews and tourists often need assistance. The crew of the NSSA Ani-8 helicopter, consisting of aircraft commander Rinat Singtulin, co-pilot Stanislav Tretyakov and flight mechanic Vitaly Tomashov, demonstrated jewelry craftsmanship. It was necessary to hold the vehicle just above the deck of the tug so that the rescuers could practice landing on the ship. "The task turned out to be difficult: Pachak is a small tug, and when the helicopter hovered it was blown aside by the air flow. We had to simultaneously control the descent of the rescuers and move after the ship. Despite the difficult conditions, we landed eight rescuers in a short time. While we were preparing to evacuate the injured person on condition, our team directed the helicopter to another point - to provide assistance to the person who was in the water. The rescuer was dropped as close as possible to the victim, he secured him to himself, and then they were both hoisted onto the plane using a winch system," said Mi-8 commander Rinat Singtolin. The NSSA team then returned to the tug and lifted the rescuers and the victim onto a stretcher. The main directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Kamchatka Territory, the search and rescue team of the Kamchatka Territorial Center for Disaster Medicine and the Maritime Rescue Service also participated in the exercises. Let's recall that in 2026 alone, NSSA Rostec teams, together with lifeguards and doctors, carried out 23 evacuations from marine vessels in the waters of the region. For Kamchatka, with its vast distances and complex transportation accessibility, Rostec's NSSA has become an essential part of the emergency medical care system. Video: KSKU "DPC" search and rescue team.