Five Feared Dead in Helicopter Crash Off Australia Coast

Five Feared Dead in Helicopter Crash Off Australia Coast
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Four men and a woman are feared dead after the wreckage of the helicopter that they were in was seen sinking off the coast of NSW, Australia.

The Bell UH1 helicopter dropped off the radar near Anna Bay, north of Newcastle, about 6.30pm on Friday. It was heading from Coffs Harbour to Newcastle. It is believed to be a private helicopter.