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, north-western 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.
Heroic Rescue: French Helicopter Crew Survives Dramatic Crash into Lake
Heroic Rescue: French Helicopter Crew Survives Dramatic Crash into Lake
A French helicopter crew narrowly escaped disaster when their aircraft crashed into a lake while attempting to collect water for wildfire containment.
A French helicopter crew survived a crash into a lake during a firefighting mission. The incident occurred in Rosporden, north-western France, as the aircraft lost control while collecting water. Eyewitnesses captured the moment, and although all crew members were hospitalized, there were no fatalities reported. Local authorities are taking action to prevent pollution from the crash.
