Kim Spiers file

Skimmer aircraft in action at Moyie Lake near Cranbrook

Kim Spiers from Cranbrook was camping at Moyie Lake just west of Cranbrook when she took this video of skimmer aircraft picking up water.

The aircraft were likely working the Connell Ridge Fire south of Cranbrook.

READ: Skimmer aircraft conducts ‘forced landing’ while fighting wildfire near Cranbrook

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