Happy to report the 74 year old woman who required helicopter rescue after an injury sustained during a hike on a Phoenix mountain is in stable condition despite her whirlwind trip to the hospital. Air turbulence is reportedly what caused the rescue basket to start spinning and is a rare but know phenomenon in helicopter rescues:

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....