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Four dead in Brazil helicopter crash en route to party
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Four dead in Brazil helicopter crash en route to party

From Adevฤƒrul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Four people, including three Colombian tourists from the same family, died when a helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro.
  • The helicopter crashed in the dense Tijuca National Park, with the pilot and three women found "carbonized."
  • The victims were on their way to celebrate a teenager's 15th birthday, with the grandmother, aunt, and cousin among those killed.

A tragic helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro's mountainous Tijuca National Park claimed the lives of four people, including three Colombian tourists from the same family. The helicopter went down in a densely vegetated area, and emergency services confirmed the pilot and the three women were found "carbonized" amidst the wreckage.

According to the Colombian consul general in Rio, Diana Pรกez, the three deceased women were part of a larger family group of six who had traveled to Brazil to celebrate a 15th birthday. The grandmother, an aunt, and a cousin were among the victims. The group had split into two for the helicopter journey, as the aircraft could only carry three passengers at a time. The birthday teenager was scheduled to take a later flight with her father and his partner.

offered its support

โ€” Diana PรกezColombian consul general in Rio de Janeiro, stating the consulate's assistance in the aftermath of the helicopter crash.

Colombian authorities are providing support to Brazilian officials in identifying the victims, a process described as "difficult" due to the condition of the bodies. The crash occurred near Vista Chinesa, a landmark offering panoramic views of Rio, which was also featured in the 2011 animated film "Rio." This incident follows a previous mid-air collision of two helicopters in Rio in June, which resulted in six fatalities, including a famous American singer and an Argentinian YouTuber.

difficult

โ€” Diana PรกezColombian consul general in Rio de Janeiro, describing the challenge of identifying the victims.
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Originally published by Adevฤƒrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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