Debris From Helicopter Crash Found Along With Human Remains

BY TYLER FARDELL


Police have located debris and human remains of the helicopter which crashed off the coast of Port Stephens almost three weeks ago.

Police divers made the grisly discovery yesterday and were able to retrieve some of the debris from the wreckage, which was located 30 metres below the surface.

Recovery efforts last week focused on an area near Birubi Point after large amounts of debris were seen in the area.

It has been confirmed 5 people were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.

Detectives from marine area command are continuing their investigation into the incident.

Police are expected to make a report for the coroner.

The helicopter and the 5 victims
Source; CourierMail

BREAKING! Two People Found Dead At Stockton

BY IAN CROUCH

Police have confirmed the elderly man and woman found dead at Stockton on Friday morning were husband and wife.

The pair's medical histories will be reviewed by police, as officers work to determine the circumstances leading up to this morning's tragic discovery.

The 75-year-old woman's body was found by police around 6 o'clock inside a home on Newcastle Street

The body of her 76-year-old husband was later retrieved from the surf at Stockton Beach.

Police don't believe anyone else is involved.


EARLIER:

A police operation is under way at Stockton where two people have been found dead.

Fairfax reports officers were called to a concern for welfare at a house in Newcastle Street at 5.50am on Friday, arriving to find the body of a woman in her 70's inside.

Officers were  then alerted to a concern for welfare on Stockton Beach, arriving to find the body of a man in his 70's.

Police have sealed off parts Newcastle Street at the intersection of Clyde Street as investigations continue.

Police have set up crime scenes after two bodies discovered at Stockton Picture: theherald.com.au