All 4 crew rescued after Coast Guard Jayhawk crashes near Sitka

All four crew members aboard a U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk were rescued after the helicopter crashed near Sitka, the Coast Guard confirmed in an updated press release.

The Coast Guard's Arctic District said it responded to the crash with first responders and search-and-rescue assets, with crew safety as the stated priority. The updated release confirmed all four crew members had been rescued, information not available in the initial report.

U.S. Rep. Nick Begich said his office was tracking the situation. "My office is closely monitoring the situation and remains in contact with relevant agencies as we await additional information," Begich said.

The cause of the crash and the crew members' medical conditions were not confirmed in official releases. The Coast Guard said it would provide further updates.