From New24.com
Cape Town - A surf rescue helicopter went into the sea 50 metres offshore of the Groot Brakrivier near Mossel Bay at about 13:00 on Tuesday, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said.
Spokesperson Craig Lambinon said the aircraft ended up in the surf, and all four men on board swam to shore safely and unassisted.
They were taken to hospital as a precaution. The pilot was reported to have minor injuries.
"To our understanding, it may have been an emergency landing," said Lambinon.
It was not immediately clear what led to the incident.
Lambinon said there was "extensive" damage to the helicopter and the Civil Aviation Authority had been contacted to conduct a routine investigation. The helicopter had been removed from the surf.
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