Helicopter flying from Nanaimo to Victoria reports ‘deliberate’ laser strike

An air ambulance helicopter flight from Nanaimo to Victoria was subjected to an intentional and repeated laser strike this weekend.

According to a Transport Canada occurrence report, a Sikorsky S-76C helicopter was approaching Victoria General Hospital on Saturday night when the pilot reported a “deliberate and ongoing” laser strike.

The helicopter, operated by Helijet International, was arriving from Nanaimo Harbour when the incident occurred less than 2 kilometres from Victoria International Airport.

There were no injuries.

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