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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Rachel Odell / The Bulletin
October 25, 2002
First the large, plastic bucket hit the ground.
The powerful, Forest Service helicopter to which it was attached crept backward in the air. Restrained by a seat belt as he leaned out the right side of the helicopter, pilot Brad Larson scanned the landing area.
Careful not to tangle the cables....