LVMPD LODD: Las Vegas Search & Rescue officer David Vanbuskirk fell during the helicopter rescue of a stranded hiker. #NvSAR

David Vanbuskirk: 1976 - 2013:

Today, the LVMPD family mourns the tragic loss of Search & Rescue officer David Vanbuskirk.
He died last night, when he fell during the helicopter rescue of a stranded hiker. Officer Vanbuskirk was 36 years old.
Sheriff Doug Gillespie briefing the public and the media

Sheriff News Conference on Death of Officer David Vanbuskirk



The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Search and Rescue Unit is an organization of paid and non-paid professionals dedicated to saving lives through rescue, emergency medicine, and safety education. It is our duty to provide the highest level of skill and best possible care to those who call upon us for help.
 
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More info:
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Search and Rescue Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LVMPDSAR
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Search and Rescue Blog http://lvmpdsar.blogspot.com/2013/07/david-vanbuskirk-1976-2013.html---------------------------------------------