Chapter 17 - The Rescue Above
A massive black-and-white federal helicopter crested the ridge of the cliff, lowering a heavy steel rescue winch toward the rocks below.
Red and blue emergency lights flashed simultaneously along the highway guardrail as local traffic was completely shut down by armed agents.
A tactical rescue swimmer dropped rapidly from the winch line, landing softly on the wet boulders near the mouth of the smuggler’s cave.
He unclipped his harness, flashing a bright tactical flashlight into the dark cavern entrance.
“Federal agents! Is anyone in here?” the rescue worker shouted over the roar of the helicopter turbine.
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Daniel stood up, stepping out into the pale light with his arms raised slightly to show he was unarmed.
“Over here! We need medical assistance for my wife—she’s pregnant!” Daniel shouted back, waving his hand frantically.
