Helicopter fighting Nova Scotia wildfires crashes; pilot rescued
Premier Tim Houston says the pilot was rescued quickly.
The Department of Natural Resources says the helicopter crashed in shallow water while it was helping fight the fire near Long Lake in Annapolis County.
The department says the pilot was conscious and taken for medical assessment.
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax says a Cormorant helicopter is on scene.
The province says Transport Canada has been informed.
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