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Two people taken to hospital after helicopter crash near Horseshoe Bend

Helicopter crash
Helicopter crash
Posted at 3:59 PM, Feb 05, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-05 17:59:09-05

HORSESHOE BEND, Idaho — Two people were taken to the hospital after a USDA Wildlife Service helicopter crashed near Horseshoe Bend just after 12:30 p.m. The Boise County Sheriff's Office says the helicopter was doing wildlife work in the area.

One of the occupants was taken to a local hospital by St. Luke's air ambulance. The other occupant was taken by ground ambulance, according to the Boise County Sheriff's Office. There is no word on their condition.

Idaho News 6 will have the latest on the crash tonight on-air, online and on your favorite streaming device.