How badass is this chopper pilot who rescued an injured skier off Anterne Pass in Passy, France, on January 2nd? The pilot is from the French mountain police (PGHM) who were called because a skier suffered a knee injury and needed evacuation.  That rotor was damn close to the slope but the pilot was mad skilled and pulled it off flawlessly. Bravo:

 

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