Military Helicopter Crashes Near Southern Border, Texas Authorities Say

Published on March 9, 2024

A military helicopter carrying “four occupants” crashed along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Friday, according to authorities. The Starr County Sheriff’s Office said in a post on Facebook that there were “possibly four occupants” on board. Some media reports, citing unnamed officials, have reported fatalities and injuries. The Epoch Times has not independently verified those reports. The Starr County Sheriff’s Office said they are assisting with a “downed helicopter incident” on the east side of the county. The people on board are believed to be members of the Texas National Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)....

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