Leaping elk crashes low-flying research helicopter in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) " Authorities say a leaping elk brought down a research helicopter trying to capture the animal in the mountains of eastern Utah.Wasatch County authorities say the elk jumped into the chopper's tail rotor as it flew about 10 feet (3 meters) above ground, trying to capture the animal with a net.The two people on board weren't seriously hurt, but wildlife officials say the elk died of its injuries.The state-contracted Texas-based crew was trying to [...]


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