RCMP release:

The Department of Natural Resources confirms that one of its helicopters crashed in shallow water at about 4:24 p.m. today, August 15, while working on the Long Lake wildfires.

The pilot was conscious and talking with firefighters who quickly reached the aircraft. By 6 p.m. he was rescued from his aircraft and taken for medical assessment.

Out of respect for the pilot’s privacy, the department is not releasing his name.

Transport Canada investigates all aircraft incidents and has been informed. The department will cooperate fully.