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Helicopter makes 'precautionary landing' on Oak Street Beach in Chicago

Updated on: February 17, 2024 / 11:34 PM CST / CBS Chicago

Tour helicopter makes precautionary landing on Oak Street Beach

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Anyone near Oak Street Beach in Chicago may have gotten a surprise show Saturday afternoon when a helicopter unexpectedly landed on the beach.

According to the Chicago Police Department, a tour helicopter made a precautionary landing near the 1000 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive around 5:29 p.m.

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The pilot got out of the helicopter and added oil to the engine.

The helicopter was then able to return safely to its base, police say.

Video posted on social media shows the helicopter as it powered down on the beach and took off again a short time later.

No injuries were reported.

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Beth Lawrence

Beth Lawrence is a digital producer for CBS Chicago. Beth joined CBS Chicago as a member of the newsroom assignment desk before taking on her current role. Previously she worked as an on-air reporter and anchor. Beth holds journalism degrees from the University of North Carolina and Northwestern University.