WESTERN WASHINGTON – A search is underway for two Navy crew members after their fighter jet crashed near Mount Rainier.
The incident occurred during a training exercise, with the jet going down around 3:30 p.m.
Officials are focused on locating the crew and investigating the crash site. Yakima County search and rescue teams have joined the efforts to find the missing servicemembers.
The crash has prompted a significant search operation in the area surrounding Mount Rainier, raising local community concerns and heightening efforts for prompt recovery and assessment.