In brief
A medical helicopter operated by Airmedic crashed in a lake on Friday night, resulting in a search for four missing persons, including crew and a patient.
Emergency crews are on the lookout for four individuals who went missing after a tragic incident involving a medical helicopter in rural Quebec. The helicopter, operated by Airmedic, was on a mission when it crashed into a lake Friday night. According to Airmedic manager Raphaele Bourgault, there were five people on board, comprising four crew members and one patient.One person has been located with non-life-threatening injuries and transported to a hospital, but it remains uncertain if this individual was part of the crew. The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. in a wooded region north of Natashquan, as confirmed by Sergeant Laurie Avoine of the Quebec provincial police. The authorities have called for the assistance of the Canadian Armed Forces in their search efforts.Search teams are deployed on land, in the water, and by air in hopes of locating the missing individuals. Nicholas Defalco, a spokesman for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, reported that the helicopter went down shortly after departure, although the exact origin and destination of the flight are still unclear. Following the incident, Airmedic announced a temporary halt to their air operations.Natashquan, situated on the northern shores of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and approximately 625 miles northeast of Quebec City, is a small village known for its stunning landscapes and cultural heritage. The region, part of Côte-Nord, attracts visitors for activities like whale watching and enjoying its vast natural forests.
