Rescuers find Peru helicopter wreck

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Scattered on the side of this mountain in Peru is the wreckage from a deadly helicopter crash.

Fourteen people are believed to have died in the accident, which happened on Wednesday.

Rescuers were only able to reach the site - which sits at 4,900 metres above sea level - on Saturday.

The helicopter was carrying tourists and businessmen from South Korea, Europe and Peru.

Authorities believe it smashed into the side of the mountain in bad weather - before exploding into flames.

Andrew Raven, Reuters