California search and rescue crews are in search of a lacking helicopter with 5 Marines aboard, the U.S. Marine Corps stated.
The CH-53E Tremendous Stallion helicopter was “reported overdue” to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Tuesday evening. The helicopter departed from Creech Air Power Base close to Las Vegas and was en path to Miramar, within the San Diego space.
The Marines have requested for assist from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Division and Civil Air Patrol.
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The sheriff’s division stated it obtained a name at 1:50 a.m. and despatched its personal helicopter to go looking, however the helicopter wasn’t capable of attain the realm as a result of atmospheric river storm hitting the area. The sheriff’s division stated it has now despatched off-road automobiles to navigate the tough terrain.
Firefighters responded to the purpose the place the helicopter was final recognized, and nothing was discovered, Cal Fireplace officers stated.
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