Rescue teams detail ‘horrors’ they saw
The search for the bodies of those killed in the DC plane crash continues
after a tragic collision on January 29 between an Army helicopter and
an American Airlines plane.
The crash, which occurred over the Potomac River,
resulted in the death of 67 people.
As of now, 55 bodies have been recovered, though difficult,
cold conditions make the operation challenging.
Ice in the river has slowed recovery efforts, and a Metropolitan Police diver required
treatment for hypothermia but has since recovered.
Emergency responders have described the scene as emotionally taxing,
with one firefighter noting the horrors seen underwater,
despite the water being clear.
