U.S. investigating Apache crash after first-ever sea drone rescue
Summary
The U.S. military is investigating the crash of an Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Two U.S. Army soldiers were rescued by a sea drone in the first-ever water rescue operation using an unmanned vehicle by the U.S. military.Key Facts
- The helicopter crashed into the sea near the Strait of Hormuz while patrolling off Oman.
- The two crew members were rescued within about two hours after the crash.
- The rescue was carried out using an unmanned surface drone operated by Task Force 59.
- Both soldiers were reported to be in stable condition.
- The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
- President Donald Trump confirmed the soldiers were unharmed.
- Task Force 59 is part of the U.S. Fifth Fleet based in Bahrain.
- This was the first time the U.S. military used a drone for a sea rescue operation.
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