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Search Continues for 5 Marines After Missing Helicopter Found in California Storm

Feb 7, 2024 1 min read

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A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, carrying five Marines, was reported missing during a routine training flight from Creech Air Force Base in Nevada to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. The aircraft, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, was later located near Pine Valley, California, approximately 45 miles from its intended destination. The discovery of the helicopter occurred amid a historic storm with heavy rainfall, high winds, and snowy conditions that have complicated access for search and rescue operations.

The last known communication with the aircraft was reported around 11:30 p.m., and efforts to locate the missing crew members are ongoing, involving ground and aviation assets, along with multiple federal agencies, including the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and Civil Air Patrol. The area is under a winter storm warning and flood watch, presenting challenges for rescue teams due to the difficult terrain and severe weather conditions. President Joe Biden has been briefed on the ongoing situation.

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