Helicopter crashes into lake amid efforts to battle wildfire in France

WorldEnvironment
26 Aug 2025 • 7:25 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A firefighting helicopter crashed into a lake in Rosporden, northwest France, on Monday, while attempting to collect water for wildfires.
  • Eyewitness footage captured the helicopter hitting the water's surface, then rising and spinning as the pilot tried to regain control.
  • The pilot, an officer aboard the helicopter, and a witness were taken to a local hospital following the incident.
  • The local municipality confirmed that no fatalities were reported from the crash.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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