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Americans among those killed in Kenya safari tour helicopter crash, State Department says
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points and Kenyan officials have confirmed that Americans were among those killed. A helicopter crash occurred on Wednesday, resulting in fatalities.
A helicopter crash occurred on Wednesday, resulting in fatalities. The helicopter was carrying tourists on a safari when it crashed in a remote area. U.S. and Kenyan officials have confirmed that Americans were among those killed.
The crash happened in northern Kenya, according to officials. Further details about the incident are available from U.S. and Kenyan officials.
Details of the crash are limited, but it is known that the helicopter was on a safari tour when it went down, resulting in the loss of life, including American citizens.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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