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7 killed in Kenya helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe, a mountain KPRC 2 crew climbed for “Saving Lions”
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Keith Garvin , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 20, 2026
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Key points A crew had traveled to the region to document these efforts, which became part of a report called "Saving Lions". A helicopter crash in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe has resulted in the deaths of seven people, including five Americans.
A helicopter crash in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe has resulted in the deaths of seven people, including five Americans. The charter helicopter was carrying six passengers and a pilot when it crashed, resulting in no survivors.
The location of the crash has a connection to a previous project involving efforts to protect Kenya's lion population. A crew had traveled to the region to document these efforts, which became part of a report called "Saving Lions".
Further details about the crash are available, including a related report on the incident.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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