A Canadian military helicopter operating as part of a NATO surveillance force has gone missing over the sea between Greece and Italy, officials said on Wednesday.
The helicopter was attached to the Canadian frigate Fredericton, from which it had taken off for a patrol.
The statement did not give details on how many personnel was on board, although a Greek military source earlier said: “it was believed the aircraft had been carrying six people”. Greek naval and air forces were ready to assist in a rescue operation “if Italy requests it”, The source also stated.
Initial reports said the helicopter had been over international waters 50 nautical miles off the Greek island of Kefalonia, the Greek air force said.
Italian, Greek and Turkish frigates also took part in the patrol that had moved from Greek to Italian waters on Wednesday, with the Greek frigate remaining in Greek waters.
