Crews returned to the Potomac River on Friday as the search continues for any debris tied to the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport.
Rescue crews returned to the Potomac River on Friday as the search continued for debris and other evidence following the crash between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people.
Police boats were spotted early Friday, as investigators began their second full day into the investigation, which is being led by the National Transportation Safety Board and in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration.
The D.C. Fire and EMS Department said recovery efforts would focus on divers working with the NTSB “to conduct additional searches to locate aircraft components, to support the investigation, and begin operations to salvage the aircraft.”
Leave the debris be, alert the police
Recovery personnel cordoned off areas along the shoreline with red tents and equipment in order to take in any additional bodies recovered from the water, WTOP’s Kyle Cooper reported from South Capitol Street.
“Boats have been pulling up here and remains are transferred to an ambulance — all under the direction of the D.C Medical Examiner’s Office,” Cooper said, adding that authorities asked the public to not disturb any potential crash debris that washes ashore.
At Waterfront Park in Alexandria, there’s a sign saying that if any debris is found, call 911. Other waterfront locations have areas that are closed, such as at Gravelly Point and parts of the waterfront at National Harbor, to make sure debris is not disturbed.
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments said that leaving debris alone is “critical to supporting the impacted families and investigation.”
Parts of East Potomac Park are closed as well, but someone did leave behind flowers and a note which reads in part, “We will never forget you, God bless you.”
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