Indian Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes into Arabian Sea During Rescue Mission, 1 Crew Member Rescued, 3 Still Missing

Gujarat: An advanced light helicopter of the Indian Coast Guard crashed into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Gujarat during a rescue operation on Monday night. The helicopter, which was engaged in flood rescue efforts in the region, encountered a sudden technical failure, forcing it to make an emergency landing in the sea near Porbandar.

The helicopter was carrying four crew members, including two pilots and a diver. While one crew member, a diver, was successfully rescued, the other three, including the two pilots, remain missing. The incident occurred around 11 PM, and a search operation is currently underway to locate the missing personnel.

The wreckage of the helicopter has been recovered, but there has been no sign of the missing crew members as of yet. The Indian Coast Guard has intensified its search and rescue efforts in the area, with hopes of locating the missing individuals.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of rescue operations during natural disasters, and further investigations will be conducted to determine the cause of the technical malfunction. The Coast Guard remains committed to finding the missing crew members and providing support to their families during this difficult time.