Southport Fire Department honors rescuers, pilot in Oak Island plane crash
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Southport Fire Department honors rescuers, pilot in Oak Island plane crash
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The Southport Fire Department on Monday recognized the first responders and pilot involved in an ocean rescue earlier this month off Oak Island. On Aug. 2, pilot Mark Finkelstein made an emergency landing in the water near the Oak Island Pier after his plane lost power. Officials say his decision to land in the ocean instead of the crowded beach likely prevented injuries to others. Firefighters from Southport and Oak Islan…
They're already investigating the causes of the tragic accident.
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