Pilot conscious, talk after helicopter crash at Long Lake Wildfire

The Department of Natural Resources says that one of his helicopters was involved in a crash at the Long Lake Wildfires.

In a statement, the Department said that the helicopter crashed in shallow water on Friday at around 4.24 pm, while it worked on the fire in the province of Annapolis.

“The pilot was conscious and talked to firefighters who quickly reached the plane. By 6 pm he was saved from his plane and taken for medical assessment,” read the statement.

The name of the pilot is not released out of respect for the privacy of the pilot, the department added.

“I am relieved that the pilot was saved quickly and a quick recovery wish. Thank you to everyone who has responded so quickly to reach the plane and offer support,” read a statement from Premier Tim Houston on Friday evening.

There was no word about the cause of the crash.

The transport safety council of Canada, which investigates all aircraft incidents, has been informed of the crash and the department says it will fully cooperate.