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Can one be emergency airlifted off the mountain?

April 26, 2017airlifted emergency Mountain

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Can one be emergency airlifted off the mountain?

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There are only two places on the mountain that helicopters can reach, Karanga Valley and Barafu. Emergency vehicles can come up to Shira Camp but response time of the Parks Authorities is notoriously low. Often the quickest way off the mountain, is on foot or stretcher.