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FALLBROOK, Calif. – A Fallbrook couple is questioning why a military helicopter was flying “dangerously low” near their home.

Andy and Cheryl Radigan were taking on their balcony taking pictures of hummingbirds when they heard a roar of the helicopter. Andy Radigan said he looked up and took pictures of the chopper as it flew about 50-feet above the roof of their home.

“My biggest concern is if it had dropped what would it have done?” said Andy Radigan. “This house would’ve been flattened.”

The couple’s home isn’t far from Camp Pendleton and they often see military aircraft flying nearby, but Wednesday was the first time they witnessed one that low.

“My concern was someone needs to get the message that this is not appropriate at all,” said Radigan.

Fox 5 sent Camp Pendleton officials the photos taken by the couple. In response, the base responded with the following statement:

“The helicopter in the photos belongs to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and was conducting routine training at a Camp Pendleton training area that is adjacent to Fallbrook. The aircraft was operating under the instruction of the Camp Pendleton air control tower, and at no point did it fly lower than 1,000 feet. Our pilots and aircrew conduct this type of training to maintain flying proficiency and prepare for deployments. Safety is a priority during every mission.”