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Friday, September 2, 2016
Chopper lifts chopper
The first helicopter suffered a mechanical problem.

CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS (WTVD) -- A helicopter stuck in a muddy field got pulled out...by another helicopter.



A National Guard helicopter was on a training mission Tuesday when it experienced mechanical issues.



When pilots decided to land in a muddy field, the chopper got stuck.



The military used a chinook helicopter to lift the broken chopper to the nearest airport...16 miles away.





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