Te Anau, New Zealand – Dramatic video from New Zealand shows a helicopter conducting avalanche mitigation over the weekend.

The operation aimed to protect drivers on the highway below, which had been closed after days of heavy snowfall.

The closure affected the route from Te Anau to Milford Sound, a key road for both locals and tourists.

The helicopter’s efforts highlight the risks of winter travel in the region and the measures taken to ensure public safety.

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