
WANTAGH, NY — A helicopter made an emergency landing in the water near Jones Beach State Park Wednesday afternoon.
According to Nassau police, a privately-owned helicopter made an emergency landing due to weather conditions in the waters of Meadows Island near the Loop Parkway causing the pilot, a 64-year-old male, to land in 3-feet of water around 4:15 p.m.
Nassau County Police Marine 4 with the assistance of the Merrick Fire Department were able to transport the pilot to the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station.
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The pilot, who police did not name, was then taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries, including a facial laceration, back and rib pain.
FAA officials will continue the investigation.
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