Weather delays airlift; alternate helicopter service contacted, Port Ludlow WA


The original air ambulance could not take off due to bad weather. Another helicopter service called Life Flight was contacted to possibly help with patient transport. They considered changing the landing spot to Port Ludlow Resort.
Audio|Source: Jefferson County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Airless Northwest is unable to launch due to weather in the launch area.
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Would you like me to call Life Flight[2]?
00:05
Offermanet. (number withheld).
00:06
And Jeff Com, if you can ask Life Flight[2] about a change of an LZ[3] to the Port Ludlow Resort, and in case they can't fly, we'll continue to St.
00:16
Mike. Sixth U.S. U.S.U.S.U.S.C.S.C.
00:19
Battalion 14[1].
00:20
Life Flight[2] advised, if they are able to launch, it's going to be a 25-minute ETA.
00:23
We'll call back soon.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Battalion 14: Fire/EMS Battalion Unit
[2]
Life Flight: Medical Air Transport
[3]
LZ: Landing Zone
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Location mentioned:
Port Ludlow, WA
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