Fifteen people have died after a military helicopter providing rescue services during severe flooding in south Peru crashed on Sunday.
The Peruvian Air Force said the Mi-17 aircraft lost radio contact while operating in the Arequipa region, which has been hit by torrential rain and flash flooding.
Rescue teams found the wreckage in the Chala district on Monday, officials said. Seven children were among the 11 passengers and four crew members who died.
The helicopter had been deployed to support search and rescue efforts in the region as mudslides and overflowing rivers caused widespread damage.
Local media reported that some of the armed forces personnel on board had relatives accompanying them. One of the victims was three years old.
