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[12/14/16 - 11:28 AM]
Discovery's Powerful Six-Part Series "Everest Rescue" Highlights the Dangerous Work of an Elite Group of Helicopter Pilots When It Debuts Sunday January 8th
The series journeys to the tops of the treacherous Everest Himalayan Mountains, highlighting the work of a rare breed of pilots who put their lives on the line to save those facing certain death.

[via press release from Discovery]

DISCOVERY'S POWERFUL SIX-PART SERIES "EVEREST RESCUE" HIGHLIGHTS THE DANGEROUS WORK OF AN ELITE GROUP OF HELICOPTER PILOTS WHEN IT DEBUTS SUNDAY JANUARY 8TH

Every year, hundreds of climbers and Sherpas attempt to scale one of the most beautiful and dangerous wonders of the world: Mount Everest. For every 10 people who reach the summit, one will die trying. It's dangerous, it's difficult and it's death-defying -- for the lucky. With the margin of error between life and death so fine, the fate of even the most experienced climbers and Sherpas rests in the hands of the world's most elite band of helicopter pilots.

EVEREST RESCUE journeys to the tops of the treacherous Everest Himalayan Mountains, highlighting the work of a rare breed of pilots who put their lives on the line to save those facing certain death. The series features exclusive access to a group of diverse helicopter pilots as they manage emergency calls during the 2016 climbing season as well as intimate interviews with them and their loved ones.

The adrenaline-filled, six-part series debuts on Sunday, January 8th at 9pm ET on Discovery Channel. EVEREST RESCUE will air on Sundays, skipping February 5, and concluding February 19. In addition, virtual reality extras will be available on DiscoveryVR.com. Shot over three days with rigged VR cameras on helicopters, these two exclusive pieces transport viewers to the mountain where Sir Edmund Hilary and his team made those first historic steps up the Southern Face of Everest to the summit. They feature a detailed tour of the mountain and an inside look at Lukla - the world's most dangerous airport. EVEREST RESCUE begins airing in markets around the world in early January.

The thrilling series follows each pilot as he and his team venture on nail-biting missions to save stranded climbers as well as some men and women from the surrounding villages. These rescue missions are made even riskier because of the limited amount of time there is to complete them due to the high altitude. Among the pilots featured in EVEREST RESCUE is veteran Jason Laing (New Zealand) and rookies Ryan Skorecki (America) and Lorenz Nufer (Switzerland).

Even when flying a B3 helicopter, a special high altitude machine featured in the series, there is very little room for error. "Just because you can fly at that altitude does not mean you can land at that altitude," explains Skorecki. He goes on to reveal that he has a huge fear of simply landing the aircraft successfully. "You are sent out there to try and help someone out and if you have a problem, not only do you not help that person you have created an even bigger problem."

Many of these pilots feed off of the adrenaline and adventure. As climbing season begins, veteran Laing is in the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, with his partner Robyn and one year-old daughter Tara. Laing explains how he has "... always been looking for challenges, things off the beaten track." His passion drives his dedication to save the people he has never met.

In EVEREST RESCUE, Laing and his colleagues work to save a group of climbers in one of the most remote areas of the mountains. It is a difficult place to reach by helicopter because of the ever changing weather patterns and the inevitable darkness of night. Laing explains that he tries "... real hard to put all emotions aside. Darkness isn't too far away. I'm worried they will die tonight."

It's not only one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet, but also an emotional rollercoaster, which takes a toll on these pilots' personal lives. Many continue the work to be part of a team that helps save people's lives, a selfless and harrowing act in its own right.

"People die in the mountains all the time," states Siddartha Gurung, one of the most experienced Nepalese pilots who works to save a young woman who has just given birth to a baby. "It's a part of life for us, part of our work." On the flipside, Gurung says that when missions are successful, especially in the remote villages it "...feels very fulfilling. It's normal people you are helping."

EVEREST RESCUE is produced for Discovery Channel and Discovery Networks International by betty. For betty David Harrison is the executive producer and Jane McGoldrick is the series producer. Helen Hawken is commissioner and Liz Brach is executive producer for Discovery Networks International. Christo Doyle is executive producer for Discovery Channel.

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About Discovery Channel

Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 100.8 million U.S. homes, can be seen in 224 countries and territories, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) satisfies curiosity and engages superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, sports and kids programming brands. Reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers across pay-TV and free-to-air platforms in more than 220 countries and territories, Discovery's portfolio includes the global brands Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports content across Europe. Discovery reaches audiences across screens through digital-first programming from Discovery VR, over-the-top offerings Eurosport Player and Dplay, as well as TV Everywhere products comprising the GO portfolio of TVE apps and Discovery K!ds Play. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.





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