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Four from South Florida among seven killed in Kenya helicopter crash during safari trip
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Chelsea Jones , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The victims included a couple who had been looking forward to the trip with a group of about 25 friends. A helicopter crash in Kenya during a safari trip has resulted in the deaths of seven people, including four with ties to South Florida.
A helicopter crash in Kenya during a safari trip has resulted in the deaths of seven people, including four with ties to South Florida. Five of the people on board were Americans. The crash occurred in a remote area on Wednesday morning.
Friends of the victims are struggling to process the sudden loss. The victims included a couple who had been looking forward to the trip with a group of about 25 friends. Further details about the crash and its victims are available from the source, including personal accounts from friends who knew them.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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