Washington Navy Aviators Confirmed Dead Following Devastating Crash
In a heartbreaking update, Washington officials have confirmed that two missing US Navy aviators have been declared dead after their aircraft went down near Mount Rainier
during a training mission. Cmdr. Timothy Warburton expressed deep sorrow, stating, “Our priority right now is taking care of the families of our fallen aviators”. The crash site remains difficult to access, located at roughly 6,000 feet in a remote area. Rescue operations commenced soon after the crash on Tuesday but only located the site two days later, on Thursday. Recovery efforts are ongoing, as personnel work diligently to gather debris and perform long-term salvage.
The identities of the crew have not been publicly released, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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