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Malaysian Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes Near Angsa Island; 4 Rescued

The Malaysian coast guard has announced its intention to launch a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash, aiming to ascertain the root cause of the incident.

Malaysian Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes Near Angsa Island; 4 Rescued

A Malaysian coast guard helicopter crashed into the waters near Angsa Island during a training flight on Tuesday, as confirmed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia. The cause of the crash has not been determined yet.

Fortunately, all four individuals onboard, including the pilots, were rescued without any reported fatalities. They were promptly retrieved by a rescue helicopter dispatched to the scene.

Angsa Island, situated in the Strait of Malacca, serves as the backdrop for this unfortunate event. The Strait of Malacca, known for its narrow shipping lane between the Indonesian island of Sumatra and Malaysia, witnessed this helicopter crash, prompting an urgent response from authorities.

The Malaysian coast guard has announced its intention to launch a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash, aiming to ascertain the root cause of the incident.

As the investigation unfolds, attention turns to ensuring the safety and well-being of those involved, while efforts to determine the cause of the crash continue.

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