Helicopter Makes Hard Landing Off Dorchester Co. Shore

CAMBRIDGE, Md. (WJZ) -- Aircraft emergency just off the southern Dorchester County shore.

Police say a helicopter was forced to make a hard landing Tuesday in about four feet of water.

Crews found the aircraft off the 500-block of Hoopers Neck Road in Taylors Island.

The two men on board are identified as pilot Vincent Giglio, 45, and passenger Ronald Lopes, 61.

Both men exited the aircraft without assistance and walked to shore. Neither had injuries to report.

Investigators believe some type of mechanical problem may have led to the crash.