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Names of victims in deadly Biscayne Bay helicopter crash released by Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
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Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has released the names of the victims who were involved in the deadly Biscayne Bay helicopter crash on Wednesday.The MDSO identified Tomas Pendas as the man who died in the crash. Ryan McCoy and Ryan Ferraro were identified as the men who were hurt in the helicopter crash.Investigators said Pendas was the pilot of the helicopter while the other two men were occupants. They sustained minor injuries and have since been released from the hospital.The Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into the water around 11 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.At a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said that when MDSO marine units arrived after the crash, they found a Good Samaritan trying to help Pendas and bring him to shore.First responders attempted to save his life but were unsuccessful."While MDSO was assisting the victim, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations located
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