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Press Releases
May
JDF Air Wing rescued 10 St Thomas residents
from the top of a building
The Jamaica Defence Force Air Wing rescued ten people from the roof of a building in Winchester, St Thomas on Thursday 21 May 09 as flash flood waters threatened to completely submerge the area  The Winchester area of St Thomas totally inundated from flood
rains on Thursday 21 May 09 A low pressure system South West of Jamaica has seen the island experiencing heavy rains since the start of the week. The JDF Air Wing was advised of the trapped individuals at approximately 3:40 pm and immediately launched a Utility Helicopter to rescue them. The journey from Up Park Camp, however, proved to be a difficult one as strong winds, torrential rain and the resulting poor visibility threatened to bring the rescue efforts to a premature end.  JDF Air Wing preparing to rescue residents on top of this building
Nevertheless, the crew was able to reach the marooned individuals and successfully complete the mission. The grateful group was then transported to safety.  One of the residents, rescued from high flood waters, being
transported by a JDF helicopter
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