Water recovery expert on D.C. plane crash investigation

Butch Hendrick is the president and founder of Lifeguard Systems, which offers training and equipment in water rescues, recoveries and forensic investigations. He joined CBS News to discuss Wednesday's plane crash in Washington D.C. and the ensuing recovery operation.

January 31, 2025 2:16 PM GMT+0

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