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Lauren Sánchez, a former journalist, helicopter pilot, and film producer, is marrying Jeff Bezos in Venice, Italy. She has a diverse background in journalism, aviation, and philanthropy, and has been previously married and in high-profile relationships. The couple's relationship began around 2016, and Sánchez is excited to become Mrs. Bezos, sharing her life with him and his family.
Maxim Kuzminov, a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine in 2023, was found shot dead in Spain. Ukrainian intelligence confirmed his death, and Spanish authorities suspect he may have been living under a false identity. Kuzminov had defected to Ukraine by flying his helicopter over the border and blamed Russian forces for the deaths of two others on board. He cited opposition to Russia's war on Ukraine as his reason for switching sides and claimed Ukraine promised him financial support and protection for his family. Russian authorities have not officially commented on the incident.
Christopher Dougherty, a 45-year-old news photographer, and Monroe Smith, a 67-year-old helicopter pilot, were identified as the victims of a helicopter crash in New Jersey. The pair, who had worked with WPVI for years, were returning from an assignment when their helicopter went down in a remote area of Wharton State Forest. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB. The helicopter was leased through US Helicopters Inc, where Smith had worked for 18 years. The station expressed their condolences and gratitude for the support received during this difficult time.
A helicopter pilot testified in court that he and two passengers escaped serious injury during the 2019 eruption of New Zealand's White Island volcano by jumping into the ocean, while two other passengers suffered serious burns. The pilot, Brian Depauw, stated that the water saved them as they were engulfed by a cloud of hot ash. Depauw, along with three tourism companies and three directors, is currently on trial for safety breaches related to the incident. The trial has been adjourned and will resume on Monday.
A helicopter pilot testified in court that he and two passengers escaped serious injury by jumping into the ocean when a New Zealand volcano erupted in 2019, killing 22. Two other passengers suffered serious burns after being engulfed by a cloud of hot ash. The pilot, Brian Depauw, testified in the trial of three tourism companies and three directors charged with safety breaches. Depauw stated that the water saved them, and he had decided it was safer to head towards the water when the volcano erupted. The trial, which involves charges of safety breaches, will resume on Monday.