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Local police in the province of Santa Cruz, located in the northern region of Cajamarca, have spotted the helicopter that disappeared Tuesday morning as it was taking 10 people from La Granja copper mine to the northeastern coastal city of Chiclayo.
According to Manuel Ruiz Bravo, the mayor of Santa Cruz , Commissioner Jesus Tapia Aranda, informed him that parts of the helicopter had been found on Cirato Hill, located in the district of Catache.
It has not been confirmed whether there were any survivors, said the mayor, stating the area was very rugged terrain.
Peruvian police along with help from the air force are organizing a rescue mission and preparing to head to the area.
The Peruvian air force and national police resumed the air and ground search this morning after having suspended it late last night because of bad weather and poor visibility.
Mining giant Rio Tinto was informed that the Bell 412B helicopter was missing by Helinka-Evergreen transportation company on Tuesday.
It was reported that there were two pilots and eight passengers on board. The copper mining company has confirmed that some of its employees were aboard the helicopter.