Global Rescue member Steven Huskey was on a hunting trip to the Canadian Rockies when suddenly things went very, very wrong.

“During a steep, snowy descent through the Canadian Rockies in pursuit of an elusive Big Horn sheep, I found myself sliding down the mountain toward a cliff. As I went over the edge, I instinctively grabbed for a sapling. It was like a made-for-TV-movie.”

With help from Global Rescue, Huskey lived to tell the tale of his ordeal.

“[As I fell,] the momentum of my weight and my pack dislocated my right shoulder, breaking the socket and tearing pretty much every tendon and ligament including my bicep. After finishing the descent with my arm duct-taped to my body and an extremely agonizing horseback ride to camp, I was able to call Global Rescue on the satellite phone,” said Huskey.

The Global Rescue operations team launched into action, making plans for a field rescue and evacuation to transport Huskey to a hospital to receive medical care. With significant snowfall forecast for the following two days, the helicopter rescue was set for the first break in the weather.

“First, they worked with my guide to ensure I was stable and gave him warning signs to monitor. Second and most impressive, they coordinated with my fiancée, the local medical personnel, the outfitter, the aircraft as well as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other local authorities,” said Huskey. “The snow and terrain prevented a ground rescue team from reaching my location, so as soon as the weather broke, Global Rescue had a helicopter en route. Their coordination and persistence was impressive.”

The helicopter transported Huskey to the hospital, where he was evaluated, admitted, and treated for his right shoulder dislocation. Global Rescue’s paramedics kept in contact with him throughout his ordeal to ensure he was receiving proper care until he was discharged.

Huskey’s advice: “If you are a back country adventurer, your Global Rescue membership should be at the very top of your packing list.”

GR -
I was talking with my PH in Tanzania about Global Rescue and he was wondering if it was available to High risk occupations like PH's?

Why is a press release about a Canadian hunt posted in the African section?

AnotherAZWriter has it. Bingo. Bingo. Bingo.

Why?

Moderators....please. This is not what Accurate Reloading is about.

Put this post where it belongs.

Please.

I think this is useful information even though I no longer hunt in the mountains.

Geez- Someone posts about the merits of a service that is "Worldwide", including Africa, and something we can ALL use and immediately some start pissing on it. Not surprised that AAW is leading the parade I guess. Grow up folks this type of info is great wherever posted. If you don't like the thread or are sooooo anal that you have to "pick on" it's placement, then why not just not read or comment on it? Click on the next thread or climb back in your hole and pout.

Larry Sellers
SCI(International)Life Member
R8 Blaser

Always good to hear that Global Rescue performs so well. I bought the insurance when I went to Africa in 2007.
Was actually wondering if they would be capable of transporting an American hunter with ebola ...

Can't be overstated enough - A sat phone and Global Rescue should be on every hunter's packing list no matter which continent you hunt. (and should be posted in every forum)

With you 100% Larry, valuable information and very interesting story. Wherever it was posted! One should Never leave home without it.

Little minds always complain, it is all they seem to have.

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Originally posted by Larry Sellers:
Geez- Someone posts about the merits of a service that is "Worldwide", including Africa, and something we can ALL use and immediately some start pissing on it. Not surprised that AAW is leading the parade I guess. Grow up folks this type of info is great wherever posted. If you don't like the thread or are sooooo anal that you have to "pick on" it's placement, then why not just not read or comment on it? Click on the next thread or climb back in your hole and pout.

Larry Sellers
SCI(International)Life Member
R8 Blaser

I have been a member for as long as the service has been available and consider it a worthwhile investment regardless of where I am in the world.

Thanks,

With all the traveling I am doing I have just joined..

Never had to use Global Rescue but have always had it.