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Navy official: Facebook photos motivated Tahoe helicopter dip

Vince Coglianese Contributor
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The crew of two naval helicopters that dipped into Lake Tahoe in September were hovering close to the water at Emerald Bay to get photos for their command’s Facebook page, according to a Navy official.

No punitive actions will be taken against the aircrew and squadron, a Navy investigation concluded, but administrative measures are in progress to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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