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Two Britons who died in a helicopter crash in northern Russia have been named by the Foreign Office. | Two Britons who died in a helicopter crash in northern Russia have been named by the Foreign Office. |
Mark Robertson and Rupert Beaumont, both from Hampshire and in their late 60s, were on a salmon fishing trip. | Mark Robertson and Rupert Beaumont, both from Hampshire and in their late 60s, were on a salmon fishing trip. |
In a statement on behalf of their families, the Foreign Office said: "Both men will be deeply missed by their families and many friends." | In a statement on behalf of their families, the Foreign Office said: "Both men will be deeply missed by their families and many friends." |
The incident happened on Sunday in the Murmansk region, popular with tourists for its salmon-rich waters. | The incident happened on Sunday in the Murmansk region, popular with tourists for its salmon-rich waters. |
The statement from the families said they were "devastated" by the "tragic news". | The statement from the families said they were "devastated" by the "tragic news". |
It added: "We are all very grateful for all the help we are receiving at home and in Russia but for now we would appreciate a bit of privacy to allow us to take it all in." | It added: "We are all very grateful for all the help we are receiving at home and in Russia but for now we would appreciate a bit of privacy to allow us to take it all in." |
Rescuers were told that the pair had just been dropped off when the aircraft tried to take off again, but tipped onto its side and killed them. | Rescuers were told that the pair had just been dropped off when the aircraft tried to take off again, but tipped onto its side and killed them. |
Mr Beaumont, believed to have been a corporate lawyer, and Mr Robertson, thought to have been a fine arts dealer, were staying in a "luxury camp for fishing", according to one Russian news agency. |
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