Chapter 18 - Ascending to Safety
The rescue swimmer moved swiftly, securing a sturdy harness around Daniel first before hoisting him up toward the hovering helicopter cabin.
Minutes later, the winch lowered again for Clara, gently lifting her away from the dark, cold cave into the safety of the federal aircraft.
Paramedics rushed forward the moment they touched down on the secure asphalt pad on the highway above.
Oxygen masks were placed over their faces, and thermal blankets wrapped tightly around their shivering bodies inside the warm cabin.
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Clara held her stomach, closing her eyes as the helicopter lifted off the ground and soared smoothly toward a secure Los Angeles medical center.
Through the aircraft window, she watched the jagged California coastline fade into the distance, knowing the nightmare was finally over.
