Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force says divers have confirmed that an object found underwater off the country's southwestern prefecture of Okinawa is part of a missing GSDF helicopter.
The GSDF said on Sunday that the divers have also confirmed five people underwater who are believed to be from the helicopter's crew. It is rushing to pull them up.
The helicopter disappeared from radar shortly after taking off from Okinawa's island of Miyakojima on April 6.
The GSDF said on Sunday that the divers have also confirmed five people underwater who are believed to be from the helicopter's crew. It is rushing to pull them up.
The helicopter disappeared from radar shortly after taking off from Okinawa's island of Miyakojima on April 6.
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Summary
Missing Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter found off Okinawa's southwestern coast; divers confirm wreckage and presumed crew of five. Helicopter lost contact shortly after takeoff from Miyakojima on April 6, now being salvaged to retrieve crew members.
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230416_16/
Date: April 16, 2023
Created: 2023/04/17 07:20
Updated: 2025/12/09 04:57
Last Read: 2023/04/17 07:26