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An emergency occurred in Nova Scotia on Friday: a helicopter involved in fighting forest fires made an emergency landing in a lake. Fortunately, the pilot survived and was successfully rescued, Xinhua reports.
The incident occurred in Annapolis County when the aircraft crashed into shallow water while on a firefighting mission, according to the province's Department of Natural Resources. The pilot was conscious when rescued and is currently undergoing medical evaluation, CBC News reported.
The forest fire that the crew was trying to extinguish was caused by a lightning strike. The fire started on Wednesday and required the use of aircraft to fight the blaze.
The pilot's condition is currently considered stable. Additional information about the cause of the accident will be provided as the investigation data becomes available.