Texas helicopter crash leaves two dead and multiple injured
Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives in Texas
Heartbreaking news emerged on Friday as a National Guard helicopter crashed near the border town of La Grulla, Texas. According to the Defense Department’s joint task force, three individuals lost their lives in the accident, while another person sustained injuries.
Lt. Chris Olivarez from the Texas Department of Public Safety revealed that the crash took place in East Starr County, close to Rio Grande City. The incident occurred during aviation operations at 2:50 p.m. Mountain time, leaving investigators puzzled about the cause.
The ill-fated aircraft carried three National Guard members and a dedicated Border Patrol agent, as confirmed by the statement. Miraculously, one of the National Guard members managed to survive the crash, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedy.
These brave Guard members were federalized under Title 10, their identities remaining undisclosed at this time. The Texas Department of Public Safety, assisting federal officials in their investigation, clarified that the helicopter was not part of Texas’s Operation Lone Star but rather a military helicopter on federal orders collaborating with Border Patrol.
This devastating incident follows a recent National Guard helicopter crash in Mississippi, where two Guard members lost their lives during a routine training flight. The safety of these dedicated individuals who serve our nation is of utmost importance.
The Washington Examiner has reached out to the Starr County Sheriff’s Department for further comments on this tragic event.
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