Helicopter crashes into ocean next to Miami Beach on swimmers
A helicopter crashed into the ocean waters off Miami Beach on Sunday, plummeting a few feet away from swimmers in a crowded stretch popular among tourists, officials said.
Two passengers were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition, and no one else appeared to be injured.
The Miami Beach Police Department said on Twitter that it received a call on Saturday afternoon (Florida time) about the crash in the area of South Beach.
A video shared by the police captures the helicopter descending over the ocean and crashing into the water as sunbathers crowd the beach and others swim.
Police closed off a two-block stretch of the beach, in the area where travelers frequent outdoor cafes, restaurants, and shops. The police department said the US Federal Aviation Administration is responding to the scene.
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