Marine Copter Stirs up Debris; Bystanders Hurt in North Carolina
Marine officials said in a news release that the debris was swept up by the rotors of Marine Transport Squadron 1’s Pedro search-and-rescue helicopter at about 4 p.m. The helicopter was returning to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
The Jacksonville Daily News reported on its website that at least four people were hurt by flying tents and debris when the helicopter took off as officials were preparing for an awards ceremony. Their conditions were not immediately known.
The Marines are investigating what happened. The orange-and-gray HH-46 helicopter is primarily used to support search-and-rescue operations for local military aircraft but also supports local Coast Guard operations.
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