The United States Coast Guard has confirmed that one of their helicopters crashed in Alaska on Monday.

What they're saying: "First responders and search and rescue assets are currently responding. The safety, well-being, and rescue of our crew members is our absolute, immediate priority," said a representative for the USCG on X (formerly Twitter).

The crash happened around Sitka, Alaska, an area south-west of Juneau on the Alexander Archipelago.