DATE: May 20, 2009 7:17:52 AM PDT
Coast Guard continues search for Navy aircrew
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    Public Affairs Detachment
San Diego, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard

 

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News Release

Date: May 20, 2009

Contact: PADET San Diego, CA
(619) 278-7023, phone
(619) 252-1304, mobile

Coast Guard continues search for Navy aircrew

SAN DIEGO -- Search and rescue crews have recovered three bodies from last night's downed Navy helicopter, and the search continues for two possible survivors.

Coast Guard crews, as well as Navy, San Diego Harbor Police, Customs and Border Protection and Mexican Navy personnel have been searching through the night.

On scene weather was calm seas, nine miles of visibility and light winds, making for ideal search conditions.

For more information contact Navy public affairs at: 619-767-4387.

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