One person confirmed dead after a helicopter crash near Dakin Dairy Farm

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - UPDATE: A 63-year-old pilot was killed Thursday night when a Manatee County Mosquito Control helicopter struck a private radio tower and crashed in a wooded area behind homes near Dakin Dairy Farms, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Multiple 911 calls were reported at approximately 8:54 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. Deputies, East Manatee Fire Rescue and Manatee County EMS responded to the scene.The pilot was removed from the wreckage by residents who reported the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene and has been identified as 63-year-old Issac Moore. No other injuries were reported.A second Mosquito Control helicopter was in the area conducting routine mosquito-control spraying at the time. That helicopter landed safely nearby, officials said.Detectives secured the scene and are coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board as the investigation continues.One person is dead after a mosqui