Wreckage Found Of Missing U.S. Huey Helicopter; 3 Bodies Also Found

May 15 2015

Nepal

The wreckage of a missing U.S. military helicopter in Nepal has been found, reports the BBC.

Three bodies were found with the wreckage, Nepal's defense secretary said on Friday.

The UH-1Y helicopter, which was delivering air after the recent earthquake, was found north of the town of Charikot, about 56 km (35 mi) from Kathmandu, said a U.S. military spokesman.

The helicopter disappeared on Tuesday. Six U.S. Marines and two Nepali service members were on board, reported...

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