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Press Release | Nov. 15, 2023

Update 02: Coast Guard continues investigation of helicopter crash, two released from hospital

D17 Public Affairs

JUNEAU, Alaska — Two Coast Guard crew members have been released from the hospital, and the investigation into the cause of an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter air crew crash on Read Island continues, Wednesday morning. 

The remaining two crew members who were previously listed in serious condition have improved and are now listed in fair condition.

The investigation into the crash is still ongoing. 


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