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Tragic Helicopter Crash Near Catalina Island Results in Multiple Fatalities and Injuries

A medical helicopter crash off the coast of Catalina Island has led to the deaths of two individuals, with one person still missing. The victims, including the pilot and a flight nurse, were confirmed by authorities, while divers later recovered the body of a missing Avalon woman who was a passenger on the flight. The crash, which reportedly occurred shortly after the helicopter departed from Oceanside, has left two other individuals hospitalized. Eyewitnesses described a desperate scene, as bystanders jumped into the ocean in an attempt to save those involved. As investigations continue, officials have promised updates regarding the incident and its causes.
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