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2 people survive helicopter crash near Lake Powell, officials say

Posted at 6:59 PM, Apr 29, 2014
and last updated 2014-04-29 20:59:41-04

SOUTHEAST UTAH — Officials confirmed a helicopter crashed in the Glenn Canyon National Recreational area late Tuesday afternoon.

The two occupants of the aircraft were found alive, said spokeswoman Denise Shultz with the recreation area.

Search and rescue crews found the crash site and loaded the victims into a medical helicopter.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.