A tragic incident occurred on Friday when a National Guard helicopter, engaged in operations near the U.S.-Mexico border, crashed in Texas, resulting in three fatalities and one injury. The crash involved a UH-72 Lakota helicopter, which was carrying three soldiers and a U.S. Border Patrol agent near Rio Grande City. The accident claimed the lives of two soldiers and the Border Patrol agent, while the third soldier sustained injuries, as reported by Joint Task Force North from Fort Bliss.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, and no further details have been provided regarding the condition of the injured soldier. Joint Task Force North, comprising both active and reserve military members, aims to assist federal law enforcement in curbing suspected illegal activities at and near the U.S. mainland’s borders.
The Starr County Sheriff’s Office had earlier mentioned its involvement in responding to a “downed helicopter incident” that was believed to have four occupants, through a brief statement on social media.–Web Desk