The U.S. Navy is conducting a vast search following a helicopter emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1. Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards, who served as the commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5, went missing after the incident.

Shortly after the helicopter’s emergency landing, three of its crew members were successfully rescued. However, Cmdr. Edwards’ absence initiated an extensive search operation.

The search effort covers an area of 14,000 square miles, deploying multiple ships and aircraft to locate the missing commander. The Navy is utilizing significant resources in hopes of finding Cmdr. Edwards, highlighting the urgency and importance of the mission.