The helicopter was taking part in a biennial Talisman Sabre military exercises between the US and Australia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SYDNEY - At least four people were feared dead on Saturday after an Australian Defence Force helicopter crashed into the ocean off the coast of Queensland, the Defence Minister said.
The helicopter ditched into the waters close to Hamilton Island late on Friday night, Mr Richard Marles said in a press conference. Defence officials announced a pause in the Talisman Sabre exercise, which also includes soldiers from Japan, France, Germany, and South Korea.
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