A Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources helicopter on a mission to control wildfires in the Long Lake area crashed Friday afternoon. The incident occurred in shallow water at around 4:24 p.m., the department said.

The pilot was conscious and talking to firefighters when they arrived. He was quickly rescued and taken to a medical facility around 6 p.m. for evaluation.

Transport Canada, which investigates all aviation accidents, has also been notified of the incident.

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