In brief
Emergency services are retrieving information from a recent helicopter crash in rural Quebec involving a medical flight that operated by Airmedic. On Friday night, a medical helicopter went down into a lake, leading to the current search for four missing personnel, including one patient.
The helicopter was carrying five individuals—four crew members and one patient—when it crashed shortly after taking off around 10:30 PM, as reported by authorities. According to Raphaele Bourgault, an Airmedic manager, one individual has been located and transported to a hospital with minor injuries, but it remains uncertain if they were a crew member.The incident occurred in a wooded region north of Natashquan. The Canadian Armed Forces have joined provincial police in search efforts, utilizing ground teams, water rescue operations, and aerial searches for the missing persons. The exact origin and destination of the flight have yet to be disclosed.Airmedic, which operates multiple helicopters and planes, announced on its website that it is temporarily halting all air operations following the crash. Natashquan, the crash site, is a small village located on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence's north shore, approximately 625 miles from Quebec City. Known for its beautiful natural landscapes, the area attracts tourists, particularly for whale watching and its vibrant forest life.
