HONOLULU (AP) — Large waves persist as search and rescue efforts are underway for 12 Marines missing after two helicopters crashed off the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
The National Weather Service says a high surf warning for the north and west shores of Oahu is extended until noon Sunday. The surf is expected to subside to advisory levels in the afternoon.
Two helicopters each carrying six Marines went down off Oahu’s north shore late Thursday.
The Coast Guard says the search area was expanded Saturday to include waters off the west coast of the island.
Honolulu lifeguards on rescue water crafts are expected to resume helping with the search at about 8:30 a.m.
