3 dead after helicopter crash at Kalalau Beach on Kauai
HANALEI, Kauai (KHON2) -- Three people have died after a helicopter crash at Kalalau Beach. Officials said it happened around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. Fire officials, the United States Coast Guard and the Department of Land and Natural Resources responded to the incident. Officials said that the helicopter was carrying one pilot and four passengers. Kauai County confirmed that three people died as a result of the crash, while two others are being treated at a hospital. "First and foremost, I'd like to remind everybody to keep everyone involved in their thoughts and prayers a priority," said Mayor Derek Kawakami. "Details on that are still coming in. All efforts are to focus on making sure everybody is safe." Kauai County said that preliminary reports indicate the helicopter belongs to Airborne Aviation. KHON2 has reached out to the company and is waiting to hear back.
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