DPD Helicopter Lands In Wash Park

DENVER (CBS4) The Denver Police Department's helicopter landed in the middle of one of Denver's most popular parks Saturday night after a bird strike.

Air One, the police department's helicopter, was forced to land in Washington Park after a bird strike after 7 p.m.

Both the helicopter's pilot and navigator were okay and not injured.

Police said it was standard procedure for the pilot to land after a suspected bird strike. Wash Park was the closest and safest spot to land.

There was no damage to the helicopter.