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US Navy Helicopter Crashes Off San Diego Coast
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US Navy Helicopter Crashes Off San Diego Coast

Search and rescue operations continue after the crash of the US Navy helicopter. Five crew members are still reported missing

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A US Navy helicopter crashed 60 miles (96 km) off the San Diego coast during routine operations, U.S. Third Fleet said in a statement. Search and rescue operations continue.

The incident occurred at 4:30 pm PST on Aug 31st, when the MH-60S helicopter, aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), was conducting routine operations. Six members are reported to be onboard the aircraft that crashed.

One member of the crew has been rescued while the Coast Guard and Navy are working together to search and rescue the remaining crew members. Air and surface assets have also been deployed in the rescue operations that are expected to continue into the night, CNN reported.

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This is a developing story and will be regularly updated as new information becomes available.