Harrowing Helicopter Rescue as fire surrounds 200 campers

OVER 200 terrified campers were plucked from a burning inferno at Mammoth Pool Reservoir, California, by helicopter after they had become trapped by the roaring blaze.

California National Guard helicopter crews airlifted hordes of campers as flames from the swiftly developing Creek Fire, which is currently burning through the Sierras, and blocked the only route of escape.

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