Pilot Makes Emergency Landing Off The Coast

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA — Officials Thursday are sharing more information about an emergency helicopter landing at Point Vicente Interpretive Center in Palos Verdes Wednesday afternoon.

The pilot made a precautionary landing for unknown reasons at about 2 p.m. on the grass outside Point Vicente Interpretive Center on Palos Verdes Drive West, according the Federal Aviation Administration.

"City staff has confirmed that following an inspection by a mechanic, the helicopter has now safely departed the area," city officials said in a news release.

No injuries were reported.

"City staff understands this was a private helicopter and unrelated to SCE’s helicopter inspections of power lines," city officials said.

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