Five Americans among seven killed in safari helicopter crash in Kenya

Seven people, including five Americans, were killed when a safari helicopter crashed on Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, according to local police and the state department. In Washington, the state department said five of those killed were US citizens. "The US embassy is in touch with local authorities and is providing consular assistance," it said. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones on their loss." The identities of the victims were not revealed but a local television station in Miami, Florida, said that José Suárez, 55, president and GM of several Telemundo stations in Florida, was among those killed. Ecuador confirmed later on Wednesday that Michele Sensi-Contugi, director of the country's national intelligence center, died in the helicopter crash in Kenya. In a statement posted on X, the presidency said: "In this moment of deep sorrow, the government extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones and close associates." Sensi-Contugi was visiting Kenya as a tourist with his wife, Stephany Hollihan Vasconez, who also died in the crash. She was a US and Ecuadorian citizen. They are survived by their two children. The helicopter, owned by local company Lady Lori Helicopters, was carrying guests with the travel company +Beyond.