According to a statement released by Joint Task Force North, a helicopter crash near the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday evening resulted in the tragic loss of three lives, while one individual sustained injuries.
According to a defense official, the helicopter was a National Guard Lakota UH-72.
According to JTF-N, the helicopter assigned to the federal Southwest border assistance mission crashed on Friday around 2:50 p.m. MST while conducting aviation operations near Rio Grande City, Texas. The cause of the accident is being investigated.
The Texas Department of Public Safety was also aiding with the inquiry.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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