Two National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent were killed Friday when a helicopter they were on duty crashed over the southern border near Rio Grande, Texas.
A fourth soldier on board at the time of the crash was injured and was later announced to be in critical condition, according to the Associated Press. report Friday, noting that officials were still trying to determine the cause of the crash.
BREAKING: Sources say a federal National Guard helicopter carrying three National Guard and Border Patrol agents working under federal Title 10 orders crashed into an RGV in La Gruja, Texas this afternoon, resulting in “multiple fatalities.” ” appeared.
They weren’t working… pic.twitter.com/axsHqMXFwr— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) March 9, 2024
Joint Task Force North said a UH-72 Lakota helicopter was working with federal Border Patrol officials at the time of the incident.
Mexican cartel members’ voices could be heard during the crash. laughter According to Fox News, video footage taken near the scene shows:
Video footage from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials obtained by Fox News showed cartel members watching as National Guard helicopters swooped to the ground with their drones.
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Disturbing footage showed the moment the helicopter crashed and cartel members running through a field in La Grulla, Texas.
“Go to him–” cartel members can be heard shouting in Spanish.
CBP officials said cartels frequent the La Grulla area, where drug and people smuggling takes place.
The reader is clock Here’s the clip:
BREAKING: Border Patrol sources say cartel members were monitoring the helicopter with a drone when it crashed, then zoomed in on the crash site and laughed about it. It was posted on the cartel’s social media. Cartel activities involving drug and human smuggling are common in the La Grulla region. pic.twitter.com/WC9IhFolat
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) March 9, 2024
Social media users shared their thoughts on the video (1 person) write“Joe Biden’s America.”
Another user: “This is disgusting.” commentedwhile others Said,”This is very disturbing. @joe biden It looks like you have more blood on your dirty hands. ”
In a statement after the crash, National Guard Chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson said: Said The loss of life was tragic.
“We mourn these heartbreaking deaths. They are tragic losses that cannot be described in words. We pray for the speedy recovery of the third Guardsman who was seriously injured. These people All of them are selfless servants and representatives of the best of America,” he said.
Northern Joint Task Force officials said the names of those killed in the helicopter crash will not be released until next of kin are notified.
