Sheriff's Office reports helicopter crash in Thurston County

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office says a helicopter was spraying fields when it went down at approximately 2:00 p.m.

July 31, 2021Updated: September 25, 2021

By News Channel Nebraska

THURSTON COUNTY, Neb. - A helicopter crash is under investigation in Thurston County.

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office says a helicopter was spraying fields when it went down at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Friday.

No other information was immediately available at reporting time.

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