Seven people, mostly foreign tourists, killed in helicopter crash in Kenya
Summary
A helicopter carrying tourists crashed in northern Kenya, killing all seven people on board. Among the dead were an Ecuadorian intelligence chief, his wife, and an American journalist.Key Facts
- The crash happened at 9:13 am local time while flying between two wildlife areas in Samburu County, Kenya.
- The helicopter was a Eurocopter EC130 B4 owned by Lady Lori Helicopters and operated as a charter flight.
- All seven people, including six passengers and the pilot, died in the crash.
- The victims included Ecuador’s intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, as well as U.S. journalist Jose Alberto Suarez.
- Five U.S. citizens were among those killed, confirmed by the U.S. Department of State.
- Rescue teams from multiple agencies, including the Kenya Red Cross, were involved in search and recovery efforts.
- The crash site was in a remote, rugged area near Mount Ololokwe, a popular tourist spot.
- Helicopter accidents have been happening more often in Kenya, which relies heavily on small aircraft for tourism transport.
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