Cherry Point rescue helicopter Pedro takes off from the Havelock Chili Festival on Saturday. The wind created by the rotors of the CH-46 helicopter sent festival tents and other items flying through the air, and four people were injured.
At least four people were hurt by flying tents and debris when Cherry Point rescue helicopter Pedro took off as it was leaving the Havelock Chili Festival on Saturday.
Officials were preparing for the awards ceremony when the helicopter, which had been on static display throughout the festival, took off from next to the Havelock Police Department and flew over part of the festival grounds around 4 p.m..
The rotor wash from the CH-46 helicopter sent tents and other items flying through the air, and at least four people were taken to the hospital in Havelock Fire and Rescue ambulances.
Their conditions were not immediately available.
Others had some slight scrapes, while some vendors and cooks had damaged items and materials.
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