SULLIVAN, Mo. (First Alert 4) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating after a helicopter went down near Sullivan on Thursday.
According to troopers, a helicopter went down at Meramec State Park before 1:30 p.m.
The Sullivan Fire Protection District said they confirmed the helicopter crashed in the Meramec River.
On social media, they posted, “4 people out of the water and deploying rescue swimmers now.”
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office told First Alert 4 that those who were on the helicopter at the time of the crash suffered minor injuries.
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