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5 Marines Missing After Helicopter Crash Are Dead, Military Says

‘PROFOUND SADNESS’

A major search had been underway for the troops after their chopper disappeared in stormy weather.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

Published Feb. 8 2024 8:41AM EST

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter—five U.S. Marines in a similar aircraft have died after the chopper crashed in California, the military said. — Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters

Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

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