TEHRAN—Iranian helicopter pilot Hilla Reik Linton has emerged as the sole survivor of a catastrophic crash that left no other survivors. Despite being shaken by the ordeal, Linton was able to give a harrowing account of the accident to rescuers, who were stunned to learn that the pilot had just been hired by Ukraine to serve as President Zelenskyy’s personal pilot and/or chauffeur.

“I can’t believe I survived that crash,” Linton told reporters in an exclusive interview. “But I’m just grateful to be alive, and I’m looking forward to starting my new job in Ukraine.”

According to Linton, the crash was the result of a series of unfortunate events, including mechanical failure, bad weather, and a sudden loss of altitude. However, despite the severity of the accident, Linton was able to maintain his composure and make a miraculous escape from the wreckage.

“I knew I had to get out of there fast,” he said. “So I just grabbed my pilot’s license, my resume, and my keys, and I ran as fast as I could.”

As it turns out, Linton’s quick thinking and resourcefulness paid off in a big way, as his harrowing tale of survival quickly caught the attention of President Zelenskyy, who was in the market for a new personal pilot and/or chauffeur.

“I was really impressed by Hilla’s story,” said Zelenskyy in a statement. “I knew right away that he was the right man for the job.”

Despite the controversy surrounding Linton’s unexpected hiring, the Iranian pilot remains undeterred, and he is already hard at work preparing for his new role in Ukraine.

“I know I have a lot to learn,” he said. “But I’m excited to get started, and I’m looking forward to serving President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine to the best of my ability.”

In the end, only time will tell whether Hilla Reik Linton’s harrowing tale of survival will prove to be a turning point in his career, or just another bizarre footnote in the annals of aviation history. But one thing is certain: his remarkable story is sure to inspire pilots and chauffeurs around the world, and to remind us all that sometimes, even the most unexpected of accidents can lead to unexpected opportunities.

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