Wed Feb 12 19:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Two Service Members Rescued After Military Aircraft Crashes into San Diego Bay
**SAN DIEGO, CA –** Two service members were rescued after their military aircraft crashed into San Diego Bay near Shelter Island Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m., prompting a swift response from San Diego Fire-Rescue and other emergency services.
According to reports, the two aviators ejected from the plane before it crashed into the water. A charter fishing boat from H&M Landing, the *Premiere*, was first on the scene, rescuing the service members from the bay. The boat’s captain observed the ejection and the subsequent crash, quickly maneuvering to recover the conscious aviators.
The rescued service members were then transferred to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection boat and transported to UC San Diego Medical Center. The extent of their injuries is currently undisclosed.
Military officials confirmed that two service members were aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. This is a developing story and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
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