Hating to see how the worst predictions come true, this is going to be a long year
The Helimer SAR AW139 went down 4 nm off the coast of Almeria(Spain). They were doing some practical maneouvers when ATC lost contact. Half of the helis of the company have gone searching for them, only one has been rescued so far, with serious injuries. The other 3 members are still missing. Only bits and red flares were found at the wreck site.
Initial coverage of the news here: (in Spanish)
Tres desaparecidos al caer un helicóptero de Salvamento Marítimo al mar en Almería - RTVE.es
Tomorrow morning is going to be a sad day at work. My best wishes to the fellow colleagues missing, there is still Hope.