In brief
In a dramatic incident, a helicopter crew in France survived a crash into a lake while trying to collect water for firefighting efforts. Eyewitnesses captured the moments leading to the crash, saying the helicopter appeared to lose control before descending into the water near Rosporden. Local authorities confirmed that all crew members were rescued and taken to a hospital, with no fatalities reported. The mayor of Rosporden assured measures were taken to address pollution risks in the lake following the incident.
A French helicopter crew have survived after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed into a lake while attempting 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.
