Reuters: Crew of crashed US helicopter in Strait of Hormuz rescued by unmanned vessel

The crew of a US helicopter that crashed in the Strait of Hormuz were rescued by an unmanned surface vessel, Reuters reports, citing an unnamed US official. The rescue operation and the cause of the crash remain under investigation.

8 developments

1. 11:24 · 10 JunLatest

   Rescue carried out by Task Force 59, specializing in unmanned systems.

2. 20:38 · 9 Jun

   US Central Command officially confirms the unmanned vessel rescue to IDF Radio

3. 14:05 · 9 Jun

   Crew rescued by an unmanned surface vessel

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