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firefighting helicopter crashes into sea near Greek island

A firefighting helicopter that responded to the fire on Greece’s Samos Island crashed into the sea. The helicopter, which took off at 16:39 local time to respond to the fire on the island, was reported to have gotten out of control due to the strong winds in the area and crashed at 17:55 local time. There were four crew members on the helicopter, one Greek, two Moldovans, and one Romanian; two were rescued alive, and two were missing.

The Greek Coast Guard and the Greek Air Force launched an unmanned aerial vehicle and helicopter-assisted search and rescue operation for the two missing crew members, authorities said.

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Istanbulites Flock to Beaches on Eid

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On the first day of Eid al-Adha, Istanbul residents headed to the beaches to escape the heat after performing animal sacrifices. Public beaches in Büyükçekmece and Küçükçekmece saw large crowds, with drone footage capturing the influx of holidaymakers.

The hot weather is expected to persist, with similar crowds anticipated at beaches and recreational areas throughout the holiday.

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