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Lost Marine Helicopter Located with 5 Troops in California

7Feb

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Lost Marine Helicopter Located with 5 Troops in California

A Marine Corps helicopter carrying five troops went missing in a mountainous area outside San Diego, California. The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, known for its ability to withstand harsh conditions, vanished amid heavy snow and record rain. As the nation held its breath, rescue teams battled treacherous elements to locate and save the stranded troops. On a fateful night, the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter departed Creech Air Force Base, heading back to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. However, it never reached its destination. The last communication received was at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting immediate concern. As the storm raged on, civilian authorities joined forces with military and law enforcement agencies to search for the missing helicopter....

Heavy Rainfall Causes Severe Flooding in San Diego

San Diego, known for its mild and sunny climate, was hit with an unexpected and intense winter storm that resulted in heavy rainfall and widespread flooding. The city, not accustomed to such extreme weather conditions, declared a state of emergency as residents grappled with the effects of flash floods and road closures. The recent storm brought record-breaking rainfall to San Diego, with the National Weather Service dubbing it the wettest January day on record. The city experienced an onslaught of rain, causing rivers to overflow, streets to become rivers, and homes to be flooded. The sudden deluge caught many residents off guard, as they were unprepared for the scale of the downpour. The storm was part of a series of Pacific fronts that hit the West Coast, with San Diego bearing th...

Missing Woman Found Dead in California Freezer After 9 years

The San Diego Police Department has released new details regarding a suspicious death investigation after a body was found in a freezer last month. The incident occurred on Dec. 22, when a family visiting from out of town found a dead man inside a chest freezer at a home on the 4900 block of Zion Avenue in Allied Gardens. Based on the unusual location of the body, the SDPD's Homicide Unit was called in to investigate. Working with the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, detectives have now identified the body as that of Mary Margaret Haxby-Jones. Texas police search for killer after teen’s body found Dead Haxby-Jones, who would have been 81 years old, is believed to have lived at the same residence at some point before his death, SDPD said. Detectives also believe it is...