Upward and horizontal evacuation in a confined space
Rescue
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- Raising of the NEST litter by a rescuer in counterbalance on ascenders. A rescuer controls the raise. A third person gives a backup belay with a second rope.
- The rescuer below gives slack with a descender. The backup belayer hauls the NEST litter, allowing it to tilt to a horizontal position with the help of the STEF.
- Recovery of the NEST by team members.
