A SAR helicopter has landed a litter on deck to medivac a patient from your vessel. After ensuring that it has been grounded, what precautionary action should you take prior to loading the patient into the litter?

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Unhook the litter from the winch cable while the patient is being loaded

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Verify the litter is securely hooked to the winch cable before the patient is loaded

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Secure the winch cable to the deck so it is not a trip hazard

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Secure the litter firmly to the deck to prevent any unnecessary movement

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