17 Bodies Found After Mi-8 Helicopter With 22 Onboard Crashes In Russia

The helicopter went missing shortly after takeoff Saturday carrying 19 tourists and 3 crew, regional authorities said.

Rescuers on Sunday said they had found 17 bodies after a helicopter crashed with 22 people aboard in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula in the far east.

The helicopter went missing shortly after takeoff Saturday carrying 19 tourists and 3 crew, regional authorities said.

Kamchatka is a picturesque, wild region popular for adventure tourism due to its active volcanoes and pristine nature.