Post by pavel on Jan 15, 2016 20:56:11 GMT -6
Public asked to report debris from chopper crash
HONOLULU (AP) — The latest in the crash of two Marine helicopters off Hawaii's Oahu (all times local):
3 p.m.
Officials are asking people to immediately report any sightings of possible debris from two Marine helicopters that crashed off Hawaii.
Honolulu Emergency Services Department spokeswoman Shayne Enright says debris sightings can be reported to 911 so that authorities can respond quickly.
Honolulu fire, police and ocean safety officials are helping the Marines and the Coast Guard with the search for survivors. Rescuers are contending with rough water conditions and poor visibility.
Enright says rescuers are hopeful survivors will be found.
Two Marine Corps helicopters carrying six crew members each went down off the Hawaiian island of Oahu while on a nighttime training mission just before midnight Thursday.
The 12 Marines remain missing. Their names haven't been released.
Read more: www.chron.com/news/article/The-Latest-Only-crew-aboard-helicopters-that-6761359.php
HONOLULU (AP) — The latest in the crash of two Marine helicopters off Hawaii's Oahu (all times local):
3 p.m.
Officials are asking people to immediately report any sightings of possible debris from two Marine helicopters that crashed off Hawaii.
Honolulu Emergency Services Department spokeswoman Shayne Enright says debris sightings can be reported to 911 so that authorities can respond quickly.
Honolulu fire, police and ocean safety officials are helping the Marines and the Coast Guard with the search for survivors. Rescuers are contending with rough water conditions and poor visibility.
Enright says rescuers are hopeful survivors will be found.
Two Marine Corps helicopters carrying six crew members each went down off the Hawaiian island of Oahu while on a nighttime training mission just before midnight Thursday.
The 12 Marines remain missing. Their names haven't been released.
Read more: www.chron.com/news/article/The-Latest-Only-crew-aboard-helicopters-that-6761359.php