By Canadian Press

B.C. ranch-owning pilot dead, two passengers injured in private helicopter crash

Jul 3, 2024 | 10:15 AM

INVERMERE, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police in southeastern British Columbia say a ranch owner is dead after the helicopter they were piloting crashed on Tuesday evening.

Columbia Valley RCMP say they got the call at about 7 p.m.

They say search and rescue crews were sent to the crash site south of Invermere, B.C., and found the pilot, who was dead.

The Mounties say the privately-owned helicopter was also carrying two passengers who were taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

They have not released the name of the pilot or any further details about the crash.

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The RCMP say they are assisting the BC Coroners Service and the Transportation Safety Board with the investigation.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2024.

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