Rescue video: Skier pulled from mountain

Search and rescue teams used a helicopter to hoist an injured skier from the northwest side of Alpental Mountain Sunday afternoon.

Deputy and helicopter pilot Ken O’Neal said the terrain would have been too difficult for a ground crew to try to get the skier to safety.

During a break in heavy fog, rescue teams quickly located the skier and dropped down a harness. A volunteer doctor on board the helicopter was able to provide immediate treatment to the skier’s injured leg.