1 killed, 2 hurt after Miami helicopter crash

Miami police reported one fatality and two critical injuries after a helicopter crash into Biscayne Bay on Wednesday, officials confirmed. The incident occurred near Bill Baggs State Park, off Key Biscayne, while the Robinson R44 II helicopter was filming boats on the water. Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz announced during a press conference that the two survivors were airlifted to a trauma center in critical but stable condition.

Rescue crews from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, swiftly responded to the crash scene. Upon arriving, they discovered a Good Samaritan attempting to rescue one of the victims, but he tragically succumbed to his injuries. Miami firefighters made desperate efforts to save the individual, but their attempts were unsuccessful.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, as it follows a devastating Learjet crash near West Palm Beach on Sunday, which left nine people dead. South Florida has been grappling with heavy showers in recent days, but it is unclear if the weather played a role in the helicopter crash. The identities of the helicopter's occupants have not been disclosed, and authorities are still working to notify their families.