According to the newspaper, the tragedy occurred in the south of the country, where large-scale floods caused significant damage. An Mi-17 helicopter was deployed to evacuate residents of Arequipa province who were trapped due to high water levels. During the operation, communication with the aircraft was lost.
It is noted that on Monday, February 23, the wreckage of a crashed helicopter was found near the Chala region. There were 11 passengers and 4 crew members on board. Among the victims, seven were children, the youngest girl was only 3 years old. The Peruvian authorities are currently investigating the causes of the disaster.
In addition to the plane crash, floods in the region have already claimed the lives of at least two people: a woman died due to a strong current, and a man died from a lightning strike. korrespondent.net.
