UPDATE: MIAMI-DADE, Fla. — Two people who were riding in a helicopter from Fort Myers before crashing into a canal near Miami-Dade County have been identified.
According to Miami-Dade Police, 71-year-old Clement Zanzuri and 27-year-old Jordan Ann Zanzuri were in the helicopter.
Clement died in the crash, while Jordan was taken to an area hospital.
Jordan’s current condition is unknown at this time.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
MIAMI-DADE, Fla.(NBC6) — A man was killed and a woman was hospitalized after a helicopter leaving Fort Myers crashed in a canal in the Southwest area of Miami-Dade County.
The helicopter that officials confirmed flew from Fort Myers crashed near Southwest 184th Avenue and 122nd Street.
Officials say a man died and a woman is in the hospital in stable condition.
NBC6 aerials reveal fuel in water. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue divers search nearby.
According to Miami-Dade Police, they are investigating the cause of the crash.
This is a developing story. ABC7 will update as more information becomes available.