Problematic helicopters in St. Tropez

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An unusual form of pollution has residents along France’s exclusive Cote D’Azur up in arms. It’s noise pollution from helicopters. The aircraft crisscross the sky all day long in summertime, ferrying about the wealthiest visitors. For years now local authorities have demanding stricter controls for helicopters and they may soon get them. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Saint Tropez.
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