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Ford Rescues Hiker, Vomits in Cowboy Hat
14 Nov
Summary
- Actor Harrison Ford used his helicopter for an emergency rescue.
- The rescued hiker vomited during the flight, unaware of her rescuer.
- Ford also assisted in a 2001 search for a missing Boy Scout.
In July 2000, actor Harrison Ford, known for his adventurous roles, performed a real-life rescue in Wyoming. While hiking, a 20-year-old woman named Sarah George became severely unwell due to heat, altitude, and dehydration. Ford, a local resident and trained pilot, volunteered his Bell 407 helicopter to evacuate her from Table Mountain.
George was unaware that her rescuer was the famous actor, who was casually dressed. The situation took an awkward turn as she vomited during the helicopter ride, shortly before reaching St. John's Hospital. She later recovered after a couple of days.
Ford's participation in rescue operations was not a one-off. He had made his helicopter available to local authorities, providing a cost-saving service. In July 2001, he again assisted in a search, locating a missing 13-year-old Boy Scout near Yellowstone National Park.
Years later, Ford reflected on the rescue, noting the hiker's hypothermia and the memorable moment of her vomiting into his cowboy hat. He eventually stepped back from such public rescues, feeling uncomfortable with the spotlight shifting from the entire team's effort to his celebrity status.
