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Technical rescue
Upward and horizontal evacuation in a confined space
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1. Rescuer hauls the NEST litter in counterbalance on rope clamps.
Rescuer regulates the hauling. A third person back-up belays on a second rope.
2. The rescuer below gives slack using a descender. The back-up belayer hauls the
NEST litter, allowing it to tilt to a horizontal position with the help of the STEF.
3. Recovery of the NEST by team members.
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PRO TRAXION
I’D
RING OPEN
PRO
STEF
ASCENSION
NEST
3
I’D
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