Helicopter crashes into lake while fighting wildfires in Canada

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

OTTAWA, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) — A helicopter crashed into a lake in southeastern Canada's Nova Scotia province on Friday while fighting wildfires, and the pilot was rescued, local media reported.

Citing the provincial Department of Natural Resources, CBC News reported that the helicopter crashed in shallow water while fighting a fire in Annapolis County.

The pilot was conscious and is undergoing medical examination, the report said.

The fire, which started Wednesday, was caused by lightning, provincial authorities said. –0–

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