Four military personnel are missing after an Australian Army helicopter ditched into the ocean off North Queensland. AislinKriukelis 9News DETAILS:
, training between the Australian and US military, when it crashed off Hamilton Island in The Whitsundays about 11pm.
Marles said there was another helicopter present, which meant a search and rescue was able to commence immediately. "These are early days and there will be much more information to be provided about this incident but defence exercises, which are so necessary for the readiness of our defence force, are serious."We are reminded about the gravity of the act, which comes with wearing our nation's uniform."Exercise Talisman Sabre director Brigadier Damian Hill said their focus was on finding their people, supporting the families and the rest of their team.
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