Four people are feared dead following a military helicopter crash off the coast of north Queensland during a joint training exercise between the US and Australia. The incident occurred during Exercise Talisman Sabre, which is currently underway off the Whitsundays coast.
The helicopter reportedly crashed into the ocean near Hamilton Island at approximately 11 pm on Friday. The wreckage was later located south of Hamilton Island. Search and rescue operations resumed in the morning to find the missing occupants.
As of now, it remains uncertain whether the crashed helicopter belonged to the Australian or American military forces, adding to the complexity of the situation.
Rescue teams are working tirelessly to locate and retrieve the individuals involved.
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Military aircraft from both the United States and Australia are engaged in a search and rescue operation in the Airlie Beach area, situated south of Townsville in the far north of Queensland. This operation comes as part of the 10th iteration of Exercise Talisman Sabre, an extensive Australia-US bilateral training activity.
The ongoing exercise has earned the distinction of being the largest ever, with an impressive participation of more than 30,000 military personnel hailing from 13 countries. These nations include Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Papua-New Guinea, Tonga, France, United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany, demonstrating the multinational nature and significance of this training event.
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Conducted over a span of 14 days, from the beginning until August 4, Exercise Talisman Sabre encompasses a wide range of scenarios and tests. These include evaluating large-scale logistics, showcasing multi-domain firepower demonstrations, executing land combat strategies, conducting amphibious landings, and coordinating intricate air operations.
