Mexican Helicopter Seen Over Zapata County
ZAPATA COUNTY Authorities are investigating an incident involving a Mexican military helicopter that may have deliberately crossed into South Texas.
The airspace violation happened in Zapata County over the weekend. The Zapata County sheriff says many Zapata residents saw the helicopter hovering about 150 feet above the ground in Zapata County.
Elcina Buck sent CHANNEL 5 NEWS a clear picture of the military helicopter.
Buck says, It was just right overhead and then it just fanned out. Our friend said it was right on top of the trees. It was that close.
CHANNEL 5 NEWS checked with the governor’s office about the airspace violation. A spokesperson for the governor says he was made aware of the incursion late Monday.
Tonight, the Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating.