Thursday, February 8, 2024

Five US Marines Confirmed Dead in California Helicopter Crash

The US Marine Corps confirmed on Thursday that five Marines died in a helicopter crash on February 6 in California, according to a release.

"Five Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have been confirmed deceased following a CH-53E helicopter crash on Feb. 6, 2024," the release stated.

The Marines were killed during a training flight and there are currently efforts to recover their remains and equipment. There is also an investigation into the crash underway.

The missing marines were assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing which is currently managing all search and rescue operations in coordination with San Diego County’s federal, state, and local agencies.

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