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Helicopter With Tourists Aboard Missing

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7 months ago

September 3, 2024

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A helicopter carrying twenty-two (22) people has gone missing in Far East region of Kamchatka, Russia.

Ekwutosblog reports that Governor of Kamchatka, Vladimir Solodov confirmed the incident in a video posted on Telegram on Saturday.

The Governor said that they lost contact with a Mi-8 helicopter around 16:15 local time (04:15 GMT).
He revealed that the helicopter had 19 passengers, in which most of them are tourists, and three crew members on board.

Solodov added that the incident occurred not long after the aircraft took off near Vachkazhet ancient volcano in Kamchatka peninsula and was traveling to the village of Nikolayevka further east about 25km away.

Regional authorities revealed that rescue teams, including helicopters, are still searching a river valley where the helicopter was scheduled to fly to reach its destination.

They further noted that poor visibility due to local weather conditions is however hindering the search efforts from going smoothly.

Also, Local weather service said the helicopter disappeared from radar almost immediately after taking off due to poor visibility in the area around the time of the disappearance.

It added that the crew did not report they were facing any problems or issued any distress signals before losing contact.

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Trump reacts to New York helicopter crash

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8 hours ago

April 11, 2025

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President of the United States of America, USA, Donald Trump, has reacted to the New York helicopter crash that killed all six people on board earlier on Friday.

The United States President described the incident as “terrible”, saying his transportation secretary is “on it”.

As Ekwutosblog reported earlier, all six passengers and crew of helicopter have been confirmed dead after a helicopter crashed into New York’s Hudson River.

The New York Police Department said that the crash took place near the shore, next to Pier 40, just across the river from New Jersey.

Several emergency services rushed to the scene, with both boats and ground units working together in a coordinated effort to facilitate the rescue.

Trump noted that people were aboard the helicopter at the time of the crash, including three children and three adults, according to CBS News.

Trump wrote on his social media platform, “Looks like six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us.

“Announcements as to exactly what took place, and how, will be made shortly!”

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Jennifer Awele Remembers Late Husband, Jnr Pope, on the First Anniversary of His Passing

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19 hours ago

April 10, 2025

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Jennifer Awele, the widow of Nollywood actor Jnr Pope Odonwodo, has shared a poignant tribute to her late husband on the first anniversary of his passing.

Accompanied by a family photo, the emotional post is a testament to the enduring love and cherished memories she holds of her beloved husband. The couple, who married in 2014, had three sons together: Jason, Jaden, and Jamon.

Jnr Pope’s untimely death in a boat accident on April 10, 2024, sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community and left his family and loved ones devastated, just weeks shy of his 40th birthday.

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Billionaire Femi Otedola Pays Tribute to Aliko Dangote on His 68th Birthday

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20 hours ago

April 10, 2025

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Billionaire entrepreneur Femi Otedola has taken to social media to mark a significant milestone in the life of his longtime friend and fellow business magnate, Aliko Dangote.

As Dangote celebrates his 68th birthday, Otedola has shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, extolling his friend’s remarkable achievements and contributions to the African continent.

Photo source: gistmania/ Instagram