The wreckage of a Canadian military helicopter and the remains of its crew have been located on the bottom of the Ionian Sea by a U.S. Navy drone submersible.
The wreckage of a Canadian military helicopter and human remains have been located on the bottom of the Ionian Sea by a U.S. Navy drone submersible.
The Department of National Defence issued a statement today saying the recovery ship EDL Hercules arrived at the crash site and the remotely-operated REMORA III quickly located the sunken CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, about 220 nautical miles east of Catania, Italy.
The recovery and salvage drone located large pieces of the fuselage in 3,143 metres of water.
Human remains were also found “in the vicinity,” said the statement, but DND was unable to say whether they’re the missing crew.
‘Encouraging news’
The search for more debris and remains will continue over the next few days. The military said again that it will st