Remember, this IS a rumour network.
In Oz recently, so the story goes, a 212 with belly tank and snorkel, dragged its dick through a tree. It snapped back and damaged the rotor system, so the pilot landed it.
Damage too big to fix on the spot, so another company's big lifter called in to take it out. Blades and head removed, load hooked up.
Struggle, struggle, starts to move, drags bird through the trees. More damage done by rescue attempt than by initial whoopsy. Red faces all around.
How true is this story?? Any more info?