Rescues underway after medical helicopter crashes into water off Catalina Island

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Danielle Smith, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · September 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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A medical helicopter crashed into the water off Santa Catalina Island on Wednesday evening, officials said. The incident involving a REACH helicopter was reported near Pebbly Beach close to the helipad just after 7:50 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It’s unclear how man...

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