The crashed Bristow helicopter was airlifted from the water through improvised mechanical means by a rescue team.
Rescue team lifting the remains of Bristow helicopter from the Erha field to Lagos.
According to reports, three helicopters of the Rapid Response Squad aided in the location and rescue of the helicopter which crashed in Lagos waters.
The crashed helicopter was located 68 nautical miles out of Lagos on the ocean. The passengers and crew members all survived the crash.
The government has placed a restriction on the operations of the Bristow company pending on when some conditions are certified.
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