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Three Colombians Among Four Killed in Rio Helicopter Crash
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Three Colombians Among Four Killed in Rio Helicopter Crash

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Three Colombian tourists, identified as part of a family celebrating a 15th birthday, are believed to be among the four killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro.
  • The helicopter, which belonged to a company offering scenic tours, crashed near the Vista Chinesa viewpoint.
  • Authorities are awaiting formal identification of the bodies and the accident investigation report, while the mayor has called for increased oversight of helicopter flights.

Three Colombian nationals, reportedly part of a family celebrating a 15th birthday, are believed to be among the four people killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The victims have been tentatively identified as Lida Rocío Cubillos, the grandmother; Wendy Manrique Cubillos, a daughter; and Sofía Murillo Manrique, a granddaughter.

The group had traveled to Rio de Janeiro for the birthday celebration, with other family members planning to take the same scenic tour shortly after. The helicopter, operated by a company offering panoramic flights, crashed in a wooded area near the popular Vista Chinesa viewpoint.

totally incinerated

— Diana PáezAccording to Diana Páez, the Colombian consul general in Rio, two of the bodies were "totally incinerated," complicating the identification process by forensic experts.

Recovery of the bodies has been challenging due to the difficult terrain and the condition of the remains. According to Diana Páez, the Colombian consul general in Rio, two of the bodies were "totally incinerated," complicating the identification process by forensic experts. The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro confirmed that the bodies have been moved to the forensic institute for identification and comparison with flight records.

Investigators are also awaiting a report from the Center for Research and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents to determine the cause of the crash. In response to the incident, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Cavaliere, has urged the National Civil Aviation Agency to "intensify" its oversight of the increasingly frequent helicopter tours to ensure passenger safety. He also extended his condolences to the victims' families.

intensify

— Eduardo CavaliereIn response to the incident, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Cavaliere, has urged the National Civil Aviation Agency to "intensify" its oversight of the increasingly frequent helicopter tours to ensure passenger safety.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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