U.S. military suspends search for sailor who went missing in Arabian Sea
Summary
The U.S. military has stopped searching for a sailor who went missing after a helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1. The search lasted over 102 hours and involved many ships and aircraft, but the missing sailor was not found.Key Facts
- A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter had an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1.
- Three of the four crew members were rescued and returned to the USS George H.W. Bush.
- The U.S. Navy and Air Force searched for the missing sailor for more than 102 hours.
- The search area covered more than 14,000 square miles and used multiple ships and aircraft.
- The Navy said there was no sign the helicopter was shot down by an enemy.
- The USS George H.W. Bush has been in the Middle East since late April.
- The U.S. had lost 42 aircraft in its military campaign against Iran by mid-May.
- The name of the missing sailor will be released after family notification and a waiting period.
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