The wreckage of a helicopter from China's Antarctic exploration ship Xuelong is hoisted up almost a nautical mile from its crash site in the East China Sea off Shanghai, April 12, 2009. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

Crashed Chinese helicopter salvaged out of sea water

SHANGHAI, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers have lifted out of water the wreckage of a helicopter which served China's Antarctic exploration ship, Xuelong.

The plane crashed in the East China Sea off Shanghai Sunday, two days after Xuelong returned to the city from its Antarctic mission. Full story