Washigton DC, 9th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Five US Marines were confirmed dead after their helicopter crashed in a remote area outside of San Diego while on a training flight during a fierce winter storm, Reuters reported, citing the US Marines Corps on Thursday.
Their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter went down in Pine Valley, a hilly remote area east of the city, on Tuesday night as it was headed to the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar, California, the Marine Corps said in a statement.
The remains of the crew members were found during a search and rescue effort carried out by the Marines and local authorities.
In a statement, President Joe Biden offered his condolences to the families of the five Marines, saying he and first lady Jill Biden were "heartbroken at the loss."