By Canadian Press

Search continues for Canadian military helicopter that crashed in Mediterranean

Apr 30, 2020 | 1:02 AM

OTTAWA — The search continues today for a Canadian military helicopter that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea while participating in a NATO exercise off the coast of Greece.

Greek state broadcaster ERT was first to report that a Canadian military helicopter had gone down in the water between Italy and Greece on Wednesday.

The broadcaster later said one body had been found and five others on board were missing.

The Canadian Armed Forces says the Cyclone was deployed on board the Halifax-class frigate HMCS Fredericton.

Cyclone helicopters carry a crew of four, including two pilots, a tactical operator and a sensor operator with space for several passengers.

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They are primarily based on naval vessels and used for hunting submarines, surveillance and search and rescue.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 30, 2020.

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