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In a remarkable rescue operation near Baffin Island, search and rescue officials confirmed that a missing helicopter pilot has been located safe and sound. Early on a Monday morning, at approximately 7 a.m., Joint Task Force Atlantic announced via Twitter that the Russian pilot, identified as Sergey Ananov, was found on an ice floe, declaring him 'alive and well.' The Canadian Coast Guard vessel, the Pierre Radisson, successfully retrieved the pilot and is now en route to Iqaluit, Nunavut. On Saturday afternoon, the small Robinson R22 helicopter, which Ananov was piloting solo, vanished over the Davis Strait while traveling from Iqaluit to Nuuk, Greenland. The extensive search involved a Hercules aircraft, alongside efforts from Transport Canada, the Coast Guard, nearby fishing vessels, and the civilian search and rescue organization, CASARA. This successful rescue underscores the effectiveness of international cooperation in maritime safety.