A search and rescue (SAR) team member reviews data on the Airbus Helicopter H130 crash on Thursday in Sungai Raya, Kubu Raya regency, West Kalimantan. A joint SAR team stepped up evacuation efforts after the helicopter lost contact and was later confirmed to have crashed in a forest in Nanga Taman, Sekadau regency, earlier that morning. `

Eight bodies recovered after Kalimantan helicopter crash

A joint search and rescue team has recovered all eight bodies of those involved in a helicopter crash in the dense forests of West Kalimantan, confirming that there were no survivors after hours of evacuation efforts in difficult, steep terrain on Thursday night.

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UI suspends 16 law students over alleged online sexual harassment

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Eight people killed in helicopter crash in West Kalimantan

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Immigration nabs 78 foreigners working at GIIC without proper permits

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Karo prosecutors relieved of duty over handling of videographer case

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Batam studies waste-to-energy technology to tackle garbage problem

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More defectors expected to join PSI from other parties

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Activist acid attack heads to military court despite pushback

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