U.S. Coast Guard identifies all 6 passengers, crew of missing Canadian air ambulance

(CBC)Social SharingThe U.S. Coast Guard has named all six people, including four Canadians, who were aboard an Ontario-based air ambulance that went missing off the coast of Massachusetts on Saturday.

The Canadians are Philip Gregory Childerhose, Thomas Henry Farquhar, Sarah Jane Paton and Jolene Beth Weir. The two Bermudians are Marilyn Lavonne Bean and Sergio Wayne Lottimore.

"During this incredibly difficult time, our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends impacted by this tragic incident," Rear Adm. Matthew Lake, Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Northeast District, said in a statement.

"We are grateful to the crews and partner agencies who quickly responded to this incident, and we will continue to support our Canadian partners as they conduct their investigation."

The statement added that the Safety Board of Canada will be leading the investigation into the incident.