Helicopter lift surprises Pentagon City residents early Sunday morning

Pentagon City residents received an unexpected and loud wake-up call on Sunday as a low-flying helicopter maneuvered remarkably close to local high-rises. The Arlington County Police Department confirmed that the helicopter was in the area to perform a heavy-duty HVAC lift. Photos and video captured by a local resident from the 18th floor of a nearby building show the aircraft operating virtually at eye level with the apartments. Arlington Police did post a brief notification about the upcoming lift the day before the operation. However, one resident stated that they received no real notice ahead of the early morning disruption.