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MIAMI – Coast Station Miami Beach and partner agency crews responded to a downed aircraft, Wednesday, off Biscayne Bay.
One person was reported deceased and two people were transported to emergency medical services for a higher level of care.
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this sudden and devastating event,” said Petty Officer Adrian Guttierez, search and rescue operations unit, Sector Miami.
A good Samaritan reported to Sector Miami watchstanders, at approximately 11:30 a.m., that a helicopter crashed. Marine units from Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s office arrived on scene also.
A safety zone is in place, and mariners are asked to use caution while transiting the area.
The National Transportation Safety board is investigating the cause of the crash and coordinating salvage.
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Source: www.news.uscg.mil
