The U.S. Coast Guard has permanently returned its rescue helicopter to Newport, after removing the aircraft without explanation in October. That’s according to Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden, who shared the news Thursday on social media.

“This is a big win to keep fishermen and the Newport community safe,” Wyden said in his post.

This comes after a judge last month ordered the Coast Guard to return the helicopter immediately while a lawsuit challenging its abrupt removal proceeds.

But according to Wyden and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, the guard is now acquiescing to the lawsuit’s demand that the helicopter be returned. Both senators were on a call Thursday with Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the Coast Guard.

“The acting commandant assured me that they had returned the helicop

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