Four killed in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash, including three Colombian tourists

A helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro's dense Tijuca National Park on Saturday killed four people, including three Colombian tourists from the same family. The aircraft, carrying three passengers, crashed on a mountainside in a remote area, with firefighters confirming the pilot and three women were unrecognizable due to burns.

The victims were part of a larger family group of six celebrating a teenager's 15th birthday in the Brazilian city. The group divided into two to accommodate the helicopter's limited capacity. The Colombian consulate in Rio de Janeiro assisted Brazilian authorities in identifying the victims, a task described as difficult due to the condition of the bodies.

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supported the Brazilian authorities in identifying the victims, a task that was difficult due to the condition of the bodies.

The accident occurred near Vista China, a popular tourist spot offering panoramic views of Rio. This incident follows another fatal helicopter collision in June that claimed six lives, including American singer Oliver Tree and Argentinian YouTuber Gaspar Prim. In response to the growing number of helicopter tours, Rio's mayor, Eduardo Cavaliere, has urged Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency to implement immediate measures to enhance flight safety.

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had requested the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil to take immediate measures to increase surveillance and ensure the safety of helicopter flights, whose frequency continues to increase in this highly touristy metropolis.