WWE, Shane McMahon Comment On His Helicopter Crash Landing
For those that didn't hear, Shane McMahon was a passenger in a helicopter that was forced to make an emergency water landing off of Long Island, NY. He's unhurt, and he Tweeted this out.
I'd like to thank the man upstairs for looking out this morning & thanks to pilot Mario, Suffolk Co. Marine Bureau & Fire Island Coast Guard
— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) July 19, 2017
The WWE released a statement as well:
Shane McMahon OK following helicopter crash in Atlantic Ocean
A helicopter carrying Shane McMahon made an emergency landing today in the Atlantic Ocean near Gilgo Beach on Long Island, N.Y.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the emergency landing occurred around 10:25 a.m. ET about a half-mile off shore.
The SmackDown LIVE Commissioner spoke with WWE.com after the incident to confirm he and his pilot were fine and escaped injuries from the landing. He explained that he was en route to visiting family on Eastern Long Island when the helicopter troubles started.
"I would like to thank our pilot, Mario, who did a heroic job of landing us safely in the water, the Suffolk County Marine Bureau who were first on the scene, all the lifeguards who came out to assist us and the Fire Island Coast Guard station," he said.
McMahon reiterated that the WWE Universe shouldn't worry and that he won't need to step away from his SmackDown LIVE responsibilities.
"Everyone is safe and sound," he said. "I look forward to seeing everyone at WWE Battlegroundin Philadelphia this Sunday."
