Green Laser Blinds German Police Helicopter Crew During Search Operation

The crew of a police helicopter conducting a missing person search over Coburg, Germany, was subjected to repeated blinding by a powerful green laser. The incident, which occurred in late May during a late-evening operation, posed a significant safety risk to the flight crew.

Someone repeatedly shone a strong green laser light directly at the helicopter. The police in Coburg reported that the search mission had to be temporarily interrupted due to the danger posed by the laser.

Authorities are now investigating the incident. They are treating it as a case of dangerous interference with air traffic and have appealed to the public for any information that could help identify the perpetrator. The use of high-powered lasers against aircraft is a serious offense, potentially leading to severe consequences for pilots and endangering flight operations.

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Someone repeatedly shone a strong, green laser in the direction of the helicopter.