TOKYO—All nine people aboard a Japanese search and rescue helicopter that crashed into the central mountains were confirmed dead Saturday, authorities said. An investigation continued Saturday at the mountainside crash site, where debris of the helicopter was scattered and trees torn down apparently from the impact of the fall. ( Kyodo News via The Associated Press )Prefectural officials said the last person aboard was retrieved Saturday and pronounced dead. An investigation continued Saturday at the mountainside crash site, where debris of the helicopter was scattered and trees torn down apparently from the impact of the fall. Article Continued BelowJapanese media quoted witnesses as saying the helicopter was flying extremely low in foggy weather before the crash.

Source: thestar August 11, 2018 13:52 UTC