The Michou and Mau Foundation regretted the accident of an aircraft Secretariat of the Navy of Mexico (Semar) that collapsed Galveston, Texas, Five people died, two were injured and one is missing.
The foundation, recognized for its work in the repatriation and care of girls and boys with burns, said it accompanies the pain of the victims’ families and reiterated its commitment to providing specialized medical care in these cases.
“In light of the events, we at the Michou y Mau Foundation express our deep solidarity with the families. We accompany their pain with respect and closeness, honor the memory and reaffirm our commitment to humane, sensitive and dignified care for girls and boys with burns.” He wrote via his X account.
The incident occurred on Monday, December 22, near Galveston, TexasInvolved was a King Air 350i aircraft, registration ANX-1209, which was conducting a coordinated inter-U.S. medical support mission Semar and the foundation.
According to the Navy, The plane was carrying eight people in a humanitarian mission associated with the specialized care of pediatric patients with severe burns. Among the inmates were four Marines and four civilian passengers.
The accident occurred on approach to Scholes International Airport under conditions Fogaccording to reports collected by AFP and local media.
The flight took off from the airport Merida, Yucatanat 18:46 GMT, and its record was lost over Galveston Bay at 21:01 GMT, according to the specialized website Flight radar. After the impact, emergency teams immediately activated search and rescue protocols, which also involved United States Coast Guardthe Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas County Sheriff’s Office Galveston.
Authorities urged the public to avoid the area of the accident to facilitate the work of specialized teams.
According to the latest official reports five people diedtwo survived and another was not found, so search efforts continue in the area.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) regretted the accident and announced that it would provide consular assistance to the families of the victims through its headquarters in Houston.
The SRE posted on its official X account (formerly Twitter): “The @SREmx regrets and extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who died in the @SEMAR aircraft accidentmx recorded this afternoon in Galveston, Texas.”
According to the statement of Semar, “The relevant investigations are being carried out in support of the relevant authorities to determine the causes of the events. Coordination is also being carried out with the Mexican Consulate in Houston for any procedures that may arise.”
A video broadcast on social networks shows part of the rescue operations in the area, where the mobilization of specialized diving teams, drones and patrol units of the Texas Department of Public Safety is observed.
“The institution reiterates its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident, as well as its commitment to provide timely information through official channels as soon as news becomes available.” pointed out Semar in his statement.
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