Helicopter crashes onto sea during firefighting operation at Samos island
GENERAL /Τετάρτη 13 Ιουλίου 2022, 19:06:06 / Last Update: 20:08 / Source: ANA-MPA

A water-dowsing helicopter which was assisting firefighters on the ground against an ongoing wildfire at the island of Samos has crashed onto the sea, it was reported early evening Wednesday.
It is believed it crashed in the sea region of Agios Minas, while it was water-bombing a fire that broke out earlier in the day in the area of Paleochori, at Marathokabos.
A rescue team is searching for the helicopter and its four-member crew.
Meanwhile, 38 firefighters with 15 fire engines are battling the unfolding blaze at Paleochori.
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