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Teenager dies following helicopter crash

Teenager dies following helicopter crash
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HONOLULU -  A hospital says a 16-year-old passenger has died after being injured last week in a Pearl Harbor helicopter crash.

Hospital officials say the teen was pronounced dead Monday and his family has decided to donate his organs.

The teen and three family members visiting from Canada were aboard a tour helicopter when it crashed into the water near the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center on Thursday.

Their names have not been released.

Two family members remain hospitalized in stable condition. Another was treated and released.

Federal agencies are investigating the crash.