I am by far no expert on the subject of PTSD, but I have been told that my situation - an auto accident involving 1 car with 3 people in that car resulting in 2 fatalities has had long term impact on many of the search and rescue people who spent many long hours throughout a night by raging water trying to find my babies. From what I have been told there are many, many that have needed long term counseling as a result of searching for my babies and vehicle.

That said - I would imagine there has to be some impact on this town resulting in the chopper accident described - especially if they didn't get help. Very sad.