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Two Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Capron in rural Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. — Authorities have confirmed that two people were killed following a small plane crash Thursday afternoon in rural Boone County, just north of Capron, Illinois.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel responded to the scene near the intersection of Blaine Road and Capron Road after receiving reports of an aircraft down in the area.
First responders located the wreckage of a small aircraft and confirmed that both occupants on board were deceased.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released, pending family notification and further investigation.
Boone County Fire District 1 and other emergency units remain on site, securing the crash scene.
Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are en route to conduct a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
At this time, no further details have been released regarding the type of aircraft involved, the origin or intended destination of the flight, or what may have caused the crash.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public to avoid the area while emergency crews and investigators continue their work.
Additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
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High-Angle Rescue in Progress After Teen Climbs 900-Foot KSDK TV Transmission Tower in Affton
AFFTON, MO — Emergency crews are conducting a high-angle rescue operation in Affton, Missouri, after a 17-year-old male reportedly climbed nearly 900 feet up a television transmission tower belonging to local station KSDK on Heege Road.
According to officials with the Lemay Fire Protection District, the call for assistance came in around 2:30 p.m. when witnesses reported seeing the teenager scaling the tower.
Responding units from both the Affton Fire Protection District and Lemay Fire Protection District quickly arrived on scene and established a command post at the base of the structure.
Fire officials confirmed that the individual, described as a 17-year-old male, was observed barefoot and positioned approximately 850 feet above the ground.
Authorities say they believe the teen may be under the influence of alcohol or another substance, though that has not been confirmed.
Specialized technical rescue teams are currently coordinating efforts to reach and safely bring the teen down from the tower.
The operation is described as extremely dangerous and complex, given the height and structural conditions.
Law enforcement personnel have secured the surrounding area, and roads near the tower have been closed as a precaution while emergency crews work.
This is a developing situation, and updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.