Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Two Soldiers and a Border Patrol Agent Near Texas Border — Footage Shows Cartel Members Mocking the Tragedy (VIDEO)
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Joint Task Force North revealed that a military helicopter crash near the southern border in Texas resulted in the death of three individuals—two soldiers and one U.S. Border Patrol agent.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m. MST, involved a UH-72 Lakota helicopter assigned to the federal Southwest border support mission.
The crash took place near Rio Grande City, Texas, while the aircraft was conducting aviation operations.
Joint Task Force North, in a statement released Friday night, confirmed the fatalities and noted that one soldier was also injured in the crash. The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.
An investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway,
