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US Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Sitka, Alaska
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Ramsey Pfeffinger , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The US Coast Guard has confirmed the crash, but further information is not available in this brief.
An incident involving a US Coast Guard helicopter has occurred in Alaska. The helicopter crashed near Sitka, according to the United States Coast Guard. The crash happened on Monday, though details of the incident are limited at this time.
The US Coast Guard has confirmed the crash, but further information is not available in this brief. For more details on the helicopter crash, readers can refer to the original report from the source, which may provide additional information as it becomes available.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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