No chopper crash, but forest fires on a mountain in Rayong

 

 

The search and rescue operation for a reported helicopter crash on a mountain in Muang district of Thailand’s eastern province of Rayong was called off late Thursday night, after no traces of a downed aircraft were found, but forest fires were spotted over a vast area.

 

A report from Rayong governor’s office confirmed last night that the flames, which could be seen from a long distance and were believed to be caused by a downed helicopter by villagers, were forest fires.

 

The report added that a team of officials will be sent to the location today to investigate further.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/no-chopper-crash-but-forest-fires-on-a-mountain-in-rayong/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-02-22

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1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

the flames, which could be seen from a long distance and were believed to be caused by a downed helicopter by villagers, were forest fires.

Set by villagers.

Who stole the chopper, right in front of their eyes?