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 state officials (USA) determined the location of the Marine Corps ' CH-53E Super Stallion military helicopter that went missing on the night of February 6, forces are being mobilized to search for 5 marines. soldiers were on the plane.
According to initial information, the helicopter departing from Creech Air Force Base near Las Vegas (Nevada) crashed while en route to San Diego (California). It was later found in a forest in California. At the time of the accident, five crew members from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were performing a routine training flight.
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
