March 2nd, 2012
01:27 AM ET

2 more bodies found after Coast Guard helicopter crash

The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday found an additional two bodies of crew members missing after a helicopter crash in Alabama's Mobile Bay.

Rescuers have now found a total three bodies from the Tuesday crash, and have suspended the extensive search even though one other person was still missing, the Coast Guard said.

The helicopter, an MH-65C, crashed Tuesday night while on a mission from the Aviation Training Center at Mobile Regional Airport, a statement from the Coast Guard said.

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  1. Sergio

    So sad to hear. RIP shipmates.

    March 2, 2012 at 7:18 am | Report abuse |
  2. banasy©

    My sympathy to the familiy and friends of these of those who perished.
    I am so sorry for your loss.

    March 2, 2012 at 9:08 am | Report abuse |
  3. Maria Carmen Regalado

    As much as I am sorry for Trayvon Martin and Zimmerman incident, this case has been on the news every minute but he helicopter crash with four people dead was just ignored by the media. You should balance the news especially for our men in uniform.

    March 30, 2012 at 6:29 am | Report abuse |
    • Maria Carmen

      As much as I am sorry for Trayvon Martin and Zimmerman incident, this case has been on the news every minute but the helicopter crash with four Coast Guards aboard and now dead was just ignored by the media. You should balance the news and honor our men in uniform

      March 30, 2012 at 6:33 am | Report abuse |
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