In brief
Emergency responders are actively searching for four individuals missing following a helicopter crash in Quebec. One injured person has been rescued, while teams navigate land and water for the others.
Emergency responders are urgently searching for four individuals who went missing after a medical helicopter operated by Airmedic crashed into a lake in rural Quebec on Friday night. The helicopter had five people on board, including four crew members and one patient, according to Raphaele Bourgault, an Airmedic manager. Sgt. Laurie Avoine of the Quebec provincial police confirmed that one person was injured but not critically and has since been hospitalized. The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. in a woodland area located north of Natashquan, Quebec. In response, the Canadian Armed Forces have joined local police in the search efforts, which are currently focusing on land, water, and aerial surveillance.Nicholas Defalco, a spokesman for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, mentioned that the helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff, although details about the origin and destination of the flight have yet to be released. Following the incident, Airmedic announced the temporary suspension of all air operations.Natashquan, described by Quebec's tourism board as "really at the edge of the world," is a small village of around 300 people, known for its breathtaking natural scenery and as the hometown of celebrated Québécois artist Gilles Vigneault. The Côte-Nord region, where the crash took place, attracts tourists seeking outdoor experiences such as whale watching and forest exploration.
