A small float plane made an emergency landing in the Estero Bay area near Fort Myers, Florida, on Sunday, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

The aircraft went down in water that was difficult for emergency vehicles to reach. A sheriff's office helicopter was dispatched, and crews lowered a basket to the pilot before lifting him to safety.

The pilot was not hurt, authorities said. It was the second aircraft emergency reported in the Fort Myers area in two days.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.

Source: WSVN