Five US Marines are missing when a helicopter crashes in California
Feb 08, 2024
Washington [US], February 8: ABC News on February 7 (US time) said search and rescue operations are being conducted to determine the location of these five marines.
After California
According to initial information, the helicopter departing
The helicopter was later reported to be "too slow", meaning it did not arrive on time and the pilot could not be contacted.
The Marines requested help from the San Diego Sheriff's Department and the Civil Air Patrol.
The sheriff's department said they received a call at 1:50 a.m. on February 7 and sent a helicopter to search, but were unable to reach the area due to storms hitting the area. The department then sent specialized vehicles to move over rough terrain. Rescue efforts are underway.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said US President Joe Biden had been briefed on the situation: "We are closely monitoring this."
Responding to a question from Marine Corps Times about whether any traces of soldiers were found at the crash site, US Marine Corps spokeswoman Stephanie Leguizamon said officials could not provide any additional information. Any updated information?
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper