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| Four die in Israel 'copter crash | |
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| Four men have been killed in a civilian helicopter crash off the coast of Israel. | |
| The aircraft, which was believed to have been carrying tourists, crashed off Sironit Beach, close to the city of Netanya. | |
| Police say four bodies, including those of the two pilots, have been recovered. A British passport was also found. | Police say four bodies, including those of the two pilots, have been recovered. A British passport was also found. |
| Israeli police say it is not clear yet whether it was human or technical error which caused the helicopter to crash. | |
| The victims' names have not been released. Their bodies are currently with Israeli medical examiners. | |
| BBC Middle East correspondent Katya Adler says the British embassy in Tel Aviv is currently investigating whether the Briton involved lived in Israel or abroad. | |
| Reports say he was in his 40s. | |
| Divers have brought wreckage from the helicopter back on to land and Israel's Civil Aviation Authority has taken over the investigation. | |
| The seaside city of Netanya is 30km (18miles) north of Tel Aviv. |