The U.S. Navy has concluded a multi-day search for a missing crew member following an emergency landing of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the Arabian Sea. The effort lasted more than 102 hours and covered more than 14,000 square miles, according to statements from the U.S. 5th Fleet.<\/p>\n
The helicopter, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, went down around 3:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 1, in waters under the responsibility of U.S. Central Command. Four of the five crew members were recovered from the water and survived. Three sustained injuries during the landing; three of the four recovered sailors were reported in stable condition aboard the carrier, according to earlier accounts.<\/p>\n
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The missing sailor\u2019s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Officials said there is no evidence of hostile action in the incident. The cause of the emergency landing remains under investigation.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the 5th Fleet said the search ended \u201cfollowing an extensive search by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.\u201d A follow-up statement noted that \u201cfor more than 102 hours, an extensive and coordinated search and rescue effort spanning over 14,000 square miles was conducted.\u201d<\/p>\n
The MH-60S Sea Hawk is a multi-mission helicopter used for combat support, logistics, search and rescue, and special operations. A formal investigation into the circumstances of the water landing is underway.<\/p>\n
The loss brings the number of confirmed American service members killed in the ongoing conflict with Iran to 14, according to reporting. U.S. naval forces have operated in a theater that includes the Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions. Officials have continued to describe diplomatic efforts as ongoing even as operational activity persists.<\/p>\n
The Navy and Air Force committed significant assets to the rescue operation, reflecting standard procedure to exhaust reasonable options before ending a search at sea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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