HONOLULU (AP) — The latest in the crash of two Marine helicopters off Hawaii (all times local):
8:30 a.m.
The Coast Guard says crew members
looking for 12 Marines missing after two helicopters crashed off Hawaii
had to alter their search patterns because of a laser.
The Coast
Guard says a green laser off Haleiwa Beach Park struck an aircraft
searching for the Marines on Saturday night. Crew members weren't
exposed to the laser and didn't need to land, but they changed their
search patterns to avoid being struck again.
Coast Guard
spokeswoman Tara Molle says lasers can be life-threatening for crew
members flying at night. She says it can cause a temporary loss of night
vision. Two helicopters each carrying six Marines went down off Oahu's north shore late Thursday.
Molle says there's no intention as of Sunday morning to call off or suspend the search.
7:30 a.m.
Large
waves persist as search and rescue efforts are underway for 12 Marines
missing after two helicopters crashed off the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The
National Weather Service says a high surf warning for the north and
west shores of Oahu is extended until noon Sunday. The surf is expected
to subside to advisory levels in the afternoon.
Two helicopters each carrying six Marines went down off Oahu's north shore late Thursday. The Coast Guard says the search area was expanded Saturday to include waters off the west coast of the island.
Honolulu lifeguards on rescue water crafts are expected to resume helping with the search at about 8:30 a.m.
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