Today, Deputies Shane Seacord, Grant Roth, and Sergeant Eric Lee of LASD Emergency Services Detail, Air Rescue 5 crew received the California State Medal of Valor award.
On Friday, October 6, 2023, the Air 5 crew responded to a vehicle which had crashed over the side of a cliff in Angeles National Forest. The crew determined traditional hoist methods were unsafe due to the unstable vehicle position. Opting for a land-based rescue, they ingeniously built a rope system anchored to a nearby vehicle to rappel down to the trapped driver.
Deputy Seacord successfully extricated the victim suspended on a cliff, providing initial medical care. The crew then executed a meticulous plan, utilizing a rescue vehicle winch system to raise the patient and Deputy Seacord to safety. Their collective efforts and bravery ensured the success of the operation, highlighting their dedication and courage in the face of extreme danger.
Air Rescue 5’s motto is "Saving Lives Priority One," which they embodied with yet another incredible rescue. Congratulations to their crew for receiving this prestigious honor!
LASD's Special Enforcement Bureau: Emergency Services Detail (SEB/ESD) is a highly trained multi-mission bureau. SEB/ESD deputies operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to their tactical operations, all SEB/ESD deputies are certified, paramedics and rescue divers. They are responsible for coordinating and participating in mountain search & rescue, underwater search & rescue, and swift water & flood rescue operations for the Sheriff's Department. They staff the Air Rescue 5 Helicopter, Ocean Rescue Boat and accompany the Special Weapons Teams on all operations.
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Robert Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
