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Rescue Helicopter Crashes into Longest Zipline in UAE

A Leonardo AW139 operated by the UAE's National Search and Rescue Center crashed after it struck a zipline on Jebel Jais Mountain. UAE National Search and Rescue Center
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Key Takeaways:

  • A rescue helicopter crashed on Saturday in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, killing all four crew members onboard.
  • The crash occurred after the helicopter collided with the world's longest zipline near Jebel Jais while flying a rescue mission.
  • The incident is currently under investigation by the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority.
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A rescue helicopter crashed on Saturday after it collided with the world’s longest zipline in Ras al-Khaimah in the northeastern region of the United Arab Emirates, killing the four crew members on board.

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