21.   But rain and low clouds prevented authorities from dispatching helicopters to the site of the avalanche, which is inaccessible by overland vehicle.

22.   Caldera said that army helicopters had been dispatched to carry Aleman and the wounded out of the region.

23.   Emergency crews dispatched a helicopter, but Frederick Searfoss died before he could be transported.

24.   Four helicopters were also dispatched to the scene to transport the injured.

25.   Gen. Jose Serrano, national police chief, said he would dispatch helicopters at first light.

26.   Helicopters were dispatched to the area to evacuate the injured, said the security official, speaking on customary condition of anonymity.

27.   Niyaraki said two helicopters had been dispatched to the Khark Island area after receiving the emergency radio signal.

28.   Rescue helicopters were dispatched to the area but details were sketchy.

29.   Search helicopters were dispatched to look for the plane, which was on a routine flight with a seasoned pilot in the cockpit, Interfax said.

30.   Searchers dispatched three helicopters to the site to check the report.