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In Depth (Mount Hood, OR / Paying for Rescues) #701686

NBC Evening News for Friday, May 31, 2002
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(Mount Hood, OR: Dan Lothian) Questions about whether taxpayers should pay for rescues of mountain climbers and other participating in risky outdoor activities examined; scenes shown of the helicopter crash on Mount Hood, OR. [Climber Howard JONES - says there is an element of danger in mountain climbing.] [Survivor Cleve JOINER - says nine climbers disappeared in seconds.] [MAN - says it is a miracle all of the helicopter passengers survived the crash.] [American Alpine Club Lloyd ATHERN - says knowledgeable climbers can minimize risks.] [WOMAN - says search and rescue is a duty.] [Climber Liz McCARTY - says she still wants to climb a mountain.]

Reporter(s):
Lothian, Dan;
Williams, Brian
Duration:
00:02:30

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