Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes in Alaska; Two Crew Members Seriously Injured

Helicopter was on a search and rescue mission; all four crew members taken to Seattle for treatment.

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter on a search and rescue mission crashed on Read Island, southeast Alaska.
Four crew members were on board, two of whom are in serious condition.
All crew members were taken to Seattle for treatment following the crash.
The crash was reported by the fishing vessel that was the subject of the search and rescue call.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.