Five Americans, Including Telemundo Executive, Die in Kenya Helicopter Crash
Five American citizens were among seven people killed in a helicopter crash in a remote area of northern Kenya. The U.S. State Department confirmed the deaths, stating that the U.S. Embassy is in contact with local authorities and providing consular assistance. The aircraft, operated by Lady Lori Kenya, crashed in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County at 9:13 a.m. local time. All six passengers and the pilot perished. Among the deceased was José Suárez, 55, president and general manager of multiple Telemundo-owned stations in Florida, as confirmed by NBCUniversal News Group Chairman Cesar Conde. Suárez had a nearly 20-year career with NBCUniversal, leading stations in various U.S. cities. The crash site presented difficult terrain and a fire, impeding search and recovery efforts by Kenya’s Red Cross. Ecuadorian officials also confirmed the deaths of Michele Sensi-Contugi Ycaza, the country’s director general of the national intelligence center, and his wife, Stephany Hollihan Vásconez. Miami re...