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French sports stars killed in Argentina helicopter crash

Two helicopters carrying passengers filming a popular European reality show have crashed in north-west Argentina, killing 10 people, including Olympic gold medal swimmer Camille Muffat, Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine and yachtswoman Florence Arthaud.

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Swimmer 'was very happy' to take part in the adventure

The former coach of French swimmer Camille Muffat has said she was "very happy" to be taking part in the reality adventure TV show Dropped.

Camille Muffat was among the 10 people that died in a helicopter crash. Credit: Gouhier-Guibbaud-JMP/ABACA/PA Images

"I had dinner with Camille recently and she was talking to me about this programme and she was very happy because it was like an adventure," Fabrice Pellerin said.

"Today I think about Camille who is not here anymore," Pellerin added

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