Three Killed in Helicopter Crash in Rio’s Guaratiba

Overview

• The helicopter went down in dense vegetation near Avenida Levy Neves at the corner of Rua Tasso da Silveira, according to firefighters.
• The fire department said it was alerted at 9:55 a.m. after people arrived at the site and reported the crash.
• By about 1:17 p.m., teams were still working to recover the bodies, and officials described the area as difficult to access.
• Aerial images showed helicopters and fire service vehicles staged on a nearby clearing, with TV outlets sharing photos and video from the scene.
• Outlets differed on whether the crash occurred in the morning or afternoon, and authorities have not released identities or a possible cause.