A military helicopter has reportedly crashed into the ocean off Hamilton Island
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Exercise Talisman Sabre director pauses operation after helicopter crash
The helicopter that crashed was taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre, a training operation that involves defence forces from Australia, the US and other allies.
I’ve initiated a pause across Australia for all participants of Talisman Sabre to enable them all, regardless of their nation, to reach out and let their families know what is going on.
I’ll be available throughout the day (and) in the coming days as excise director to provide updates as they become known to us to ensure that everybody is aware of what we’re doing to look after our people.
As we speak to you now, the four air crew are yet to be found.
Our hopes and thoughts are very much with the air crew and their families.
Our focus at the moment is with finding our people.
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