Costly Salvage Operation Underway to Remove Crashed Navy Jet from Hawaiian Coral Reef

The US Navy estimates that it will cost $1.5 million to salvage a jet plane that crashed on a coral reef in Hawaii, with $200,000 already spent on the operation. The Navy plans to use inflatable cylinders to lift and roll the plane off the reef, aiming to protect the environment and retain the aircraft's combat capability. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the Navy is confident that the salvage operation can be carried out without further damaging the reef. The jet, a P-8A, is in good condition, and the Navy hopes to get it flying again.