St. Paul firefighter describes stranded canoers BWCA helicopter rescue

A dramatic rescue mission in the Boundary Waters is gaining attention after the Minnesota Air Rescue Team saved two stranded canoers during a challenging nighttime operation. MART rescuer and St. Paul firefighter Steve Merth joins the show to share what it was like navigating high water conditions, performing the team’s first nighttime helicopter hoist, and bringing the stranded paddlers to safety. Photo credit: Minnesota Air Rescue Team