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Northern Health says four survivors of fatal helicopter crash near PG released from hospital

All four patients who were transported to UHNBC following Tuesday’s helicopter crash 60 km east of PG have been discharged according to a Northern Health spokesperson.

The Prince George RCMP confirmed six people were onboard a helicopter that subsequently crashed, claiming the lives of two people.

According to police, the crash happened just before 7:45 AM near the Purden Ski Hill.

Mounties say the aircraft involved was privately owned and had been chartered to do some flights in the area.

The Transportation Safety Board has taken conduct of the investigation

In addition, the BC Coroners Service continues its own investigation and will not release or confirm the identities of the deceased.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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