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U.S. investigating Apache crash after first-ever sea drone rescue

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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