February 5, 2016
LOS ANGELES – The Coast Guard is investigating a report of two downed aircraft near San Pedro, Calif.
Wacthstanders at Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles/ Long Beach received initial notification from a bystander of a small aircraft entering the water at approximately 3 p.m.
The Coast Guard immediately launched a 45-foot Response Boat- Medium from Coast Guard Station Los Angeles/ Long Beach along with a MH-65 from Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles to investigate the area of notifiaction, along with assets from several partner agencies.
For further information please contact Coast Guard Public Affairs at (310)521-4260.