Navy Helicopter Goes Down-Search n Rescue Operations Under Way!

MH-60S helicopter embarked
 aboard USS Abraham Lincoln 

MH-60S helicopter embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) crashed about 60 Nautical miles from San Diego. One has been found and five are still missing. 

It can be hard to find people in the sea as its a vast open area. Search-N-Rescue efforts are still underway. 

Pray and hope for a speedy and safe recovery.

You can review current updates on the official U.S. Navy Press Release Site

At 1:58 a.m. Eastern time on Sept. 1, 2021, Commander Third Fleet Public Affairs released this update:

Currently, one crewmember has been rescued and search efforts continue for five additional crewmembers of an MH-60S helicopter embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) that crashed into the sea while conducting routine flight operations approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of San Diego at 4:30 p.m. PST, Aug. 31.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing with multiple Coast Guard and Navy air and surface assets.
Abraham Lincoln is homeported in San Diego.
This story has been updated with number of crewmembers aboard the aircraft.