R.I.P. and prayers for their families…
NAVARRE BEACH, Fla. — Seven Marines and four crewmembers are missing and presumed dead Wednesday after an Army helicopter crashed during a training exercise off the Florida Panhandle.
The area was under a fog advisory when the crash occurred Tuesday night near Eglin Air Force Base about 50 miles east of Pensacola. The extreme fog still present around noon Wednesday impeded the search, preventing rescuers from going airborne, Eglin public affairs specialist Sara Vidoni said.
One large piece of the helicopter has washed up on shore. Officials also report finding some remains of the victims.
The Associated Press and CNN were among media outlets reporting that all 11 were presumed dead, citing military sources. However, others at Eglin will not confirm that.