| Ski Rescue Race | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1599 |
| Catalog #: | 512793 | |
| Clip Number: | 512793-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 027-569 | |
| Timecode: | 00:51:32 - 00:52:31 | |
| Location: | France, Alps | |
| Year Shot: | 1954 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONTESTS: Occupational LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Mountains, Alps SAFETY: Search and Rescue SCENICS: Mountains SPORTS/SNOW SKIING: Misc | |
| Description: | The First International Contest of Ski Rescue produces a dazzling display of speed and daring as competitors race down the Alpine slopes towing ski sleds in search of their wounded. Trained in first aid equipped to deal with minor fractures. Some rescuers choose to pile up points on the quality of treatment. Along for the ride the cameraman learns about the dangers of skiing. Establishing shot - The snowy alps and the rescue skiers MCUS - A competitor skier racing down the hill pulling a sled CUS - A rescue skier putting a wounded man on the sled. CUS - Judge watching the rescuer. CUS - Rescue skier putting on a bandage on a ankle. MCUS - A rescue skier pulling a patient down the mountain on a sled. What a ride! | |
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