A French helicopter crew have survived after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed into a lake while trying to collect water to fight wildfires. An eyewitness filmed the helicopter descending on the body of water carrying a vessel for collecting water, before appearing to lose control and ending up in the lake in Rosporden, northwestern France. According to a statement from the local municipality, the pilot, the officer aboard the helicopter, and a witness were taken to a local hospital, with no fatalities reported. In a statement on social media, Mayor of Rosporden Michel Loussouarn said authorities had taken measures to contain the risk of pollution in the lake.
French Helicopter Crew Survives Dramatic Crash into Lake
French Helicopter Crew Survives Dramatic Crash into Lake
A helicopter crew in France had a narrow escape when their aircraft crashed into a lake while collecting water to combat nearby wildfires.
A French helicopter crew has survived a crash into a lake while attempting to collect water for firefighting efforts. Eyewitness footage captured the moment the helicopter lost control and fell into the water in Rosporden, northwestern France. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, and authorities are taking steps to manage potential pollution from the incident.
