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Three rescued after helicopter plunges into ocean off Bellarine Peninsula

  • Three individuals sustained serious injuries when their helicopter went down in shallow waters close to Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula around 10:10am Friday.
  • The crash followed low flying over the ocean and occurred about 30 to 50 meters from shore near Fellows Road, but exact causes remain under investigation.
  • A jogger witnessed the crash, waded into the water, and helped rescue the pilot and two passengers who were in shock and unable to walk to shore.
  • Two injured victims were airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital while the third was taken by ambulance to Geelong University Hospital, with all three yet to be identified.
  • The investigation into the crash will be led by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, supported by police, and authorities encourage anyone with relevant information to reach out to Crime Stoppers.
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Chopper crash at coastal town with three people pulled from water

An aircraft reportedly crashed near Point Lonsdale lighthouse, Victoria. Rescue operations underway with an Ambulance helicopter on the scene.

·Newcastle, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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