A UH-72 Lakota helicopter, part of the border security mission, crashed near Rio Grande City, Texas, killing two National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent. Another soldier was injured, with the cause of the crash under investigation. The incident occurred during mid-afternoon aviation operations, according to Joint Task Force North. The names of the deceased were not immediately disclosed. Starr County officials reported one injured person in critical condition. The border region witnesses extensive aerial surveillance by state and federal authorities. This crash follows a recent incident in January involving a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter on border patrol duty.
Helicopter Crash at U.S.-Mexico Border Kills Two National Guard Soldiers and Border Patrol Agent
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