Two National Guardsmen and a U.S. Border Patrol agent were killed in a helicopter crash in Texas.
Bonnie Mclean, Ivan Pereira and Luis MartinezTwo National Guardsmen and a U.S. Border Patrol agent were killed in a helicopter crash in Texas, near the U.S.-Mexico border Friday evening, the Department of Defense's Joint Task Force North said.The helicopter was a National Guard Lakota UH-72, according to a defense official.
The helicopter assigned to the federal Southwest border support mission crashed at approximately 2:50 p.m. local time Friday while conducting aviation operations near Rio Grande City, Texas, JTF-N said. The cause of the accident is under investigation."These brave Americans dedicated their lives to protecting our nation," Biden said. "They signed up knowing the risks and believing in the mission of serving their fellow Americans by keeping our nation safe.
He added, "We extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones, as well as their colleagues in the National Guard and U.S. Border Patrol. We pray for the injured Guardsman's swift recovery."Copyright © 2024 ABC News Internet Ventures.
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