A helicopter crashed into the water off Point Lonsdale, Victoria, prompting an emergency response. Details are still emerging, but it's safe to say this wasn't part of any planned tour.
Point Lonsdale just got a shock guest from the sky—courtesy of a helicopter that yeeted itself into the sea like it was auditioning for Bluey: The Action Movie. Witnesses watched the chopper plunge off Victoria’s coastline and thought, “Well, that’s not part of the scenic tour package.” Emergency services swarmed the scene like seagulls on chips.
Thankfully, miraculously, all five people aboard survived—because apparently, the pilot moonlights as Aquaman. They were pulled from the water with only minor injuries, proving once again that helicopters are great… right up until they aren’t. No word yet on what caused the nosedive, but the aircraft reportedly “lost altitude quickly”—which is aviation speak for “s**t went sideways, fast.” Aviation investigators have cordoned off the area, while locals are still figuring out how to casually explain, “Yes, that’s a downed chopper near my weekend beach shack.” It’s not just a mechanical fail—it’s a reminder that Australia’s chillest holiday spots are one random Tuesday away from an emergency broadcast.
Victoria’s coastline may look peaceful, but it now holds the crash site of what might be the most dramatic splash since Barnaby Joyce’s political comeback. Latest update: Search and rescue efforts wrapped, CASA’s investigating, and the chopper will be fished out once the bureaucratic whirlpool settles.
Meanwhile, locals have a brand-new fish tale that starts with “So a helicopter crashed in front of me…” Sources: News.com.au – “Helicopter crashes into water off coast near Point Lonsdale, Victoria” (02/05/2025) https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/news/helicopter-crashes-into-water-off-coast-near-point-lonsdale-victoria/news-story/d0fce12f622a02943474c89a8b60102d
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