“A sudden death in another country”: who was “Pichi”, the Guatemalan who died in the helicopter crash in Los Angeles and the drama of repatriating him
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A helicopter crash on the outskirts of Los Angeles resulted in three fatalities and one injury on Tuesday, September 15. The incident, which occurred in the vicinity of Los Angeles, also triggered a fire at the crash site, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified one of the deceased victims on Wednesday, September 16, as Edy Fernando Gutiérrez Mejía, a 29-year-old Guatemalan national known as 'Pichi.' The aftermath of the tragedy has highlighted the logistical and emotional challenges involved in the repatriation of his remains to Guatemala.
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Infobae (AR)Focuses on the victim's identity and the challenges of repatriation.
Diario Libre (DO)Focuses on the general facts of the crash and casualties.
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