Idaho
Firefighting helicopter crashes into Idaho river, 2 on board
SALMON, Idaho. (AP) — A firefighting helicopter with two individuals aboard crashed Thursday afternoon within the Salmon River in Idaho, officers stated.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we affirm … a CH-47D Collection ‘Chinook’ helicopter operated by ROTAK Helicopter Companies with two pilots on board was concerned in an accident within the space close to Salmon,” ROTAK Helicopter Companies informed EastIdahoNews.com. “Emergency medical groups are responding to the scene.” A spokeswoman with the U.S. Forest Service stated an incident administration staff is dealing with the crash however additional particulars weren’t launched, together with the situations of the pilots.
The helicopter firm stated it could situation a full assertion as soon as info is confirmed. The Moose Fireplace began Sunday about 5 miles (8 kilometers) southwest of North Fork within the Salmon-Challis Nationwide Forest.
The Forest Service stated helicopters have been used this week to help floor firefighting sources with water bucket drops.