Laveno-Mombello, Italy - November 09, 2024 Late this afternoon, an urgent rescue mission unfolded in the dense forests above Laveno Mombello. The Drago 166, an AW139 helicopter operated by the Vigili del Fuoco’s Malpensa Flight Department, was deployed to locate and assist a man who had lost his way in the wooded terrain. The experienced helicopter rescue team pinpointed the stranded individual and performed a skillful hoist maneuver to bring him to safety. Following the successful extraction, the man was transported to a more accessible area, where a ground team from the Varese Fire Command awaited. The operation concluded without incident, ensuring the safe return of the lost man and showcasing the rapid, coordinated efforts of the emergency services in Varesotto.