A Navy jet based in Whidbey Island crashed off the coast of San Diego; 2 crewmembers rescued

All Navy Growlers are stationed on Whidbey Island in Washington state.

SAN DIEGO — Two crew members ejected from a U.S. Navy jet before it crashed Wednesday off the San Diego coast and were quickly rescued by a sportfishing boat, authorities said.

The jet and crewmembers are based in Whidbey Island, Washington.

The two occupants of the E/A-18G Growler were first picked up by the Premier Sportfishing vessel then transferred to a nearby Customs and Border Protection vessel, said Coast Guard spokesperson Petty Officer Christopher Sappey.

On a live webcam of San Diego harbor traffic, someone aboard the Premier can be

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