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Couple, dog survive plane crash in Georgia woods

Plane crash (Reidsville Fire Department)

REIDSVILLE, Ga. — A couple is recovering after officials say they survived a plane crash.

Reidsville Fire Department officials said on Saturday afternoon, crews received reports of a plane crash in the area of Catherine Sanders Road and Old River Road.

When crews arrived, they worked with Tattnall County sheriff deputies to find the occupants.

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After several hours of searching, officials said a couple was found in a heavy brush. Crews said there was also a dog with the couple who was not hurt.

The victims were taken to the hospital. Their identities and conditions have not been released.

In pictures shared by fire officials, a parachute was seen in the trees near the plane.

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Crews found the plane Sunday morning in the woods after using a drone to search for the crash site.

The cause of the crash has not been released.

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