Rescue helicopter crashes amid boat tragedy

An 82-year-old woman and her son died when their boat capsized in waves off northern California and the Coast Guard helicopter attempting to rescue them crashed into the sea.

Rescue helicopter crashes amid boat tragedy

An 82-year-old woman and her son died when their boat capsized in waves off northern California and the Coast Guard helicopter attempting to rescue them crashed into the sea.

Two other passengers who were in the boat when it capsized on Saturday, swam to shore and were taken to the hospital. The three-member Coast Guard crew suffered only minor injuries.

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