Helicopter Crashes Off Catalina Island Coast, Rescue Efforts Underway
Authorities say at least three people were rescued with injuries and one person remained missing as the U.S. Coast Guard and a dive team responded.
- A REACH Air Medical Services helicopter crashed near Catalina Island on Wednesday evening with five people on board, triggering an urgent search for one missing passenger.
- The aircraft went down near Pebbly Beach shortly after takeoff, prompting the Los Angeles County Fire Department to dispatch helicopters and dive teams at 7:50 p.m.
- Two of the four rescued passengers were transported to a hospital in Avalon in stable condition with minor injuries, while two others remain in unknown medical condition.
- LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn confirmed the crash on X, writing, "Search and rescue operations are underway and I am praying for everyone who was on board."
- Global Medical Response is coordinating with authorities, while the U.S. Coast Guard and dive teams continue searching for the one remaining potential victim.
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At least four rescued after medical helicopter crashes off Santa Catalina Island
AVALON (CNS) - At least one person was unaccounted for and at least four were rescued tonight following a medical helicopter crash off Santa Catalina Island. Fire crews and U.S. Coast Guard personnel responded around 7:55 p.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of a downed aircraft, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The department
Cedarnews.net. . A search and rescue operation is underway after a helicopter crashed in waters close to Avalon, on the island of Santa Catalina, California. The Los Angeles County Fire Department reported that the teams responded shortly before 8 p.m., after receiving reports from several people in the city.
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Medical helicopter crashes off Catalina Island; 4 pulled from the sea
Officials couldn't immediately confirm how many people were on the aircraft
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