A search-and-rescue operation has been launched in Russia's far-east following the disappearance of a helicopter with 22 people on board, most of them tourists.
The Mi-8T helicopter took off from a base near the Vachkazhets volcano in the Kamchatka peninsula, the emergencies ministry said on Saturday.
That area of the peninsula is a popular tourist destination, famous for its rich landscapes and active volcanoes.
Officials say the helicopter disappeared from radar shortly after take off, adding that thick fog is hampering rescuers' efforts.
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