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Helicopter crashes south of St. Petersburg

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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Emergency crews are responding to a helicopter crash off the coast of Anna Maria Island.

According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, the helicopter crashed about a half mile off the shore near the Manatee Public Beach.

The US Coast Guard has recovered three people from the helicopter. They are said to have non-life-threatening injuries.