Four Dead, One Missing as Fire Helicopter Crashes in Portugal’s Douro

At least four people died and one was missing after a helicopter returning from a firefighting mission crashed into the River Douro in northern Portugal on Friday, authorities said. Screenshot via Google Map

LISBON-At least four people died and one was missing after a helicopter returning from a firefighting mission crashed into the River Douro in northern Portugal on Friday, authorities said.

The pilot was rescued alive by a tourism boat near the scene and was taken to a hospital with leg fractures.