Helicopter Twirls Wildly into Palm Trees at Frequented California Shoreline
A chopper hovering over a popular southern California coastline unexpectedly began spiraling uncontrollably, ultimately dropping height and crashing into a cluster of palm trees as beachgoers observed.
Recordings shared on the internet show the helicopter beginning to twirl over Huntington Beach then plunging towards the edge of the shore, where it gets stuck among palm trees and a staircase adjacent to the coastal road.
First Aid Information
The Huntington Beach fire department stated five persons were transported to a medical facility involving two who were in the helicopter and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” subsequent to the accident on Saturday.
Three people on the road were harmed. Specifics on their condition were still under review.
The reason for the accident was not immediately released.
Related Gathering
Officials mentioned the helicopter was connected to an annual “Cars and Copters” charity gathering planned for the following day.
