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Developing. Story : The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for survivors after two military aircraft collided off Hawaii's Oahu island, local reports claim. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/01/15/coast-guard-investigating-reports-marine-helicopter-collision-in-hawaii.html/ Marines Coast Guard investigating reports of Marine helicopter collision in Hawaii Published January 15, 2016 FoxNews.com The U.S. Coast Guard searched for two Marine helicopters early Friday after officials said the aircraft collided near the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Coast Guard District 14 told CBS News that its personnel arrived on scene to investigate a debris field that includes an empty life raft and fire on the water. The CH-53 transport helicopters were from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Each carried six people, Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers told The Associated Press. She said the debris field was 2 1/2 miles off the coast, near the town of Haleiwa. It's unclear what caused the crash. A Navy helicopter crew and local firefighters were assisting in the search, ABC News reports. Fox News' Jennifer Griffin and The Associated Press contributed to this report. |
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WTH is happening to the US Military?
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Edited by
SassyEuro2
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Fri 01/15/16 07:47 AM
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WTH is happening to the US Military?
3 rd chopper accident since November that I know of. And nothing further on this story, so far. |
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Search is being hampered by high surf and poor weather....
"" (CNN)— Crews searched Friday for 12 Marines missing at sea after two CH-53 helicopters apparently collided during an overnight training flight off the Hawaiian island of Oahu, authorities said. Personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, and Honolulu Fire Department looked for survivors seven miles offshore in increasingly poor weather conditions. Swells reached 16 feet, surf rose to 40 feet and visibility extended to only one mile, the Coast Guard said."" http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/15/us/hawaii-military-aircraft-collision/ Thoughts and prayers to the Devil Dogs' families...Semper Fi..... |
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2 hours ago
http://news.yahoo.com/high-waves-hamper-search-marines-missing-hawaii-helicopter-024247006.html/ The rescue effort will continue on sea and air throughout the night, though bad weather will continue to hamper the efforts, said Mooers. * Sara Mooers - Coast Guard spokeswoman * |
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Developing. Story : The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for survivors after two military aircraft collided off Hawaii's Oahu island, local reports claim. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/01/15/coast-guard-investigating-reports-marine-helicopter-collision-in-hawaii.html/ Marines Coast Guard investigating reports of Marine helicopter collision in Hawaii Published January 15, 2016 FoxNews.com The U.S. Coast Guard searched for two Marine helicopters early Friday after officials said the aircraft collided near the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Coast Guard District 14 told CBS News that its personnel arrived on scene to investigate a debris field that includes an empty life raft and fire on the water. The CH-53 transport helicopters were from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Each carried six people, Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers told The Associated Press. She said the debris field was 2 1/2 miles off the coast, near the town of Haleiwa. It's unclear what caused the crash. A Navy helicopter crew and local firefighters were assisting in the search, ABC News reports. Fox News' Jennifer Griffin and The Associated Press contributed to this report. I have great respect for the Coast Guard. My father is a veteran of the USCG. When any branch of the Military that is who they call for help. |
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