4 dead, 1 missing in tourist helicopter crash in Ha Long, Vietnam

On Wednesday, a helicopter operated by Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company crashed into the waters between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, claiming the lives of four people and leaving one missing. The Bell 505 helicopter was carrying four Vietnamese tourists who wanted to see Ha Long Bay from above, according to

. It took off from Tuan Chau Island in Quang Ninh Province and lost contact at 5:04 pm.

Some local fishermen saw the helicopter explode and fall into the waters near Hon Net Island in Cat Hai District, Hai Phong, according to

. The Office of said that the flight was the helicopter's fourth on Wednesday.

Immediately after the crash, Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company coordinated with local border guards and military forces to search for the victims. By Thursday, two bodies and debris were found at the water edge, the pilot's body was found at 1:30 am, and the fourth body was found at 10:15 am. Rescuers are still searching for the remaining missing tourist. Some 600 people, including border guards, coast guards, and naval forces, have been mobilized for the search and rescue operation, aided by 31 ships and speedboats.

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