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Plane makes emergency landing in lake near Halifax

A plane had to make an emergency landing in the Petpeswick Lake near Halifax.

RCMP got a call at 2:35 p.m. on Sunday about a plane that appeared to crash into the lake.

However, a spokesperson said it was a float plane, and the pilot was not injured when it landed.

There was a second plane that also landed on the lake to help the pilot to safety.

Police say they do not believe the incident was criminal and turned the investigation over to Transport Canada.

Our newsroom has reached out to Transport Canada for additional information.

  • Jacob Moore

    Jacob Moore is a reporter for Acadia Broadcasting based in Halifax. He’s worked at both CBC and CTV, as well as the student newspaper at St. Thomas University. Send him any story tips at mooreja@radioabl.ca.

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