Oliver Tree's body identified; Brazilian authorities advance investigations into fatal helicopter crash
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Brazilian authorities confirmed the death of musician Oliver Tree following a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro.
- Tree was among six victims whose bodies have now been identified by forensic teams.
- The investigation into the cause of the accident, which involved two helicopters, is ongoing.
Brazilian authorities have confirmed the death of musician Oliver Tree, who was among the six victims of a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The regional police announced Tuesday that the forensic institute had completed the identification of Tree's body, the last of the six victims to be recognized. The investigation into the causes of the accident is continuing, with authorities awaiting a resolution from the state agency responsible for the case.
The crash involved two helicopters and resulted in the deaths of the 32-year-old musician, Argentine YouTuber Gaspi, Argentine producer Lucas Vignale, and Brazilians Lucas Brito, Charles Marsillac, and Alexandre Souza. According to the city's mayor, Eduardo Cavaliere, the helicopters were en route to Angra dos Reis, a tourist destination on the Rio coast.
Oliver Tree, known for his eccentric musical style, was in Brazil as part of his international tour. He had recently performed a large concert in Sรฃo Paulo and was scheduled to begin the European leg of his tour. Born in Santa Cruz, California, in 1993, Tree's career spanned various genres, including alternative rock, hip-hop, alternative pop, and electronic music. His fans have organized tributes in Mexico City to commemorate the singer.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.