Chopper Holding U.S. Marines Mysteriously Crashes in Nepal

In the midst of a relief mission to the earthquake stricken nation of Himalaya, a U.S. Marine helicopter inexplicably disappeared, where ultimately Nepalese rescuers came across 3 unidentified bodies in proximity to the wreckage site, where officials have determined a strong unlikeliness of any survivors.

The helicopters original crew consisted of six U.S. Marines, along with 2 Nepalese army soldiers, Nepal’s top defense ministry official confirmed. While the bodies were discovered, they failed to be identified as “It was a very severe crash, and based on what we saw in the condition of the aircraft, we believe there were no survivors,” claimed Lt. General John Wissler, commander of the marine-led joint task force.

Inclement weather and difficult flying conditions are strongly estimated to be the cause of the crash, although nothing is conclusive.

U.S. Pacific Command was informed that the aircraft had crashed within the vicinity of the Dolakha district, where earthquakes of magnitudes reaching up to 7.8 and 7.3 bombarded the district just days prior. “The combined toll is approaching the number of just over 8,500 who died in an earthquake in 1934, the worst ever natural disaster to hit the poor Himalayan nation.” The Sydney Morning Herald reported.

A calculated 76,000 Himalayan citizens have received serious injuries, while an unfathomable amount of damage has been done to the country’s ancient and historically significant temples and monuments.

While Nepalese and U.S. officials have teamed up in mitigating the damage done to the struggling Himalayan nation, defense secretary and top civil servant, Ishwori Prasad Paudyal, stated, “The search for others is continuing.”

Meanwhile, back on U.S. soil, President Obama personally communicated his sorrow and condolences to the families of all the victims, speaking on behalf of the fallen Marines as, “Represent[atives] of truth, that guide our work around the world: when our friends are in need, America helps.”