US Coast Guard suspends search for missing air ambulance

HAMILTON, Bermuda(CMC) – Bermuda Premier David Burt said he remains hopeful that all six people on board an air ambulance aircraft that left Bermuda for the United States last Saturday would be found, even as the United States Coast Guard on Sunday night suspended its search for them.

The Bermuda government said in a statement that it continues to monitor developments in the ongoing search for the air ambulance aircraft that departed Bermuda in the early hours of Saturday morning.

“The Government of Bermuda continues to monitor the situation and remains in contact with relevant authorities. All of Bermuda’s thoughts remain with the individuals on board, their families and loved ones.”