#BREAKING: #USNavy confirms search and rescue operations continue for down CH-53E off coast of #Norfolk, Virginia. More to follow.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) January 8, 2014
#BREAKING: #USNavy fact file on CH-53E. http://t.co/pThzNctriO Search & rescue continue off coast of #Norfolk, Virginia.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) January 8, 2014
The Coast Guard, which received report of the crash around 11:30 this morning, is currently searching for the five people aboard the copter.
@USNavy @cnnbrk it is a dangerous profession, and then there is combat. Praying for downed crew and rescue teams.
— John Kaso (@JohnKaso) January 8, 2014
https://twitter.com/kmcnamaramelton/status/420959485558263808
https://twitter.com/IamAuntieEm/status/420960238356152321
“@USNavy: #BREAKING: #USNavy confirms CH-53E down off coast of #Norfolk. Search and rescue underway.” Praying
— Dan Dunivan (@DanDunivan) January 8, 2014
https://twitter.com/CathyReiner1/status/420958167711768577
@USNavy @cnnbrk
Let's hope everyone is found safe, prayers for families and friends. God Bless. .— Cheryl m (@meguess_cheryl) January 8, 2014
We pray that all five are found soon — and safe.
Editor’s note: Norfolk was initially misspelled in the title. We apologize for the error.
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Update:
#BREAKING: Correction MH-53E down off coast of #Norfolk, VA. Not CH-53E as previously tweeted. Fact file: http://t.co/qCPKkDEHNJ
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) January 8, 2014
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Update:
Great news:
#BREAKING: #USNavy confirms 4 rescued from down MH-53E off coast of #Norfolk, VA. Search continues for remaining crew member.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) January 8, 2014
Let’s hope the last one is found.
The Navy has released an official statement:
#BREAKING: #USNavy release on MH-53E down off coast of #Norfolk, VA. http://t.co/9jl0f1EUSS
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) January 8, 2014
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Update:
#BREAKING: #USNavy confirms one fatality from MH-53E crash off coast of #Norfolk, VA. Search continues for 1 missing.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) January 8, 2014
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