Copter, 19 bodies found in China quake zone

A military helicopter that crashed in southwest China 11 days ago during earthquake rescue operations was found on Tuesday, along with the bodies of all 19 passengers, state media said. The Mi-171 transport helicopter was found just northwest of the town of Yingxiu in mountainous Sichuan province, China News Service reported. The helicopter, manned by five crew, went missing on May 31 during a mission to evacuate 14 people who had been injured in the May 12 earthquake which devastated large areas of Sichuan. The bodies of all 19 on board were found, Xinhua news agency said.

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