Firefighting helicopter ditched into Lake Shastina, from where it was picking up water.  US Forest Service reported that the pilot was able to swim/walk away

Source: Lake Shastina Fire Dept

Date:

7 July, 2021

Reg:

N911KW

Make:

Bell

Model:

B212

MSN:

30952

Location:

Lake Shastina, nr Weed

Country:

US-California

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Rogers-Helicopters

Link:

https://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/helicopter-crash-lava-fire-wednesday

Link:

https://www.sfgate.com/california-wildfires/article/Lava-Fire-helicopter-crash-wildfire-Lake-Shastina-16300820.php