On Monday afternoon, a tragic incident occurred when an aircraft went down in the vicinity of Galveston, leading to three confirmed fatalities, as reported by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard received notification of the crash west of the Galveston Causeway at 3:20 p.m., prompting the immediate deployment of a boat and a helicopter to assist in the search operation.
A Mexican Navy official stated to ABC News that the plane was part of their institution and was engaged in a medical support mission with the Michou y Mau Foundation when it "experienced an accident."
Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash or the exact number of individuals on board the aircraft.
According to the Michou y Mau Foundation's website, their work involves transporting pediatric burn patients from Mexico to Shriners facilities in Galveston.
The Galveston County Sheriff's Office has advised the public to steer clear of the area as emergency personnel continue their efforts at the scene.
In support of the investigation led by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the sheriff's office has mobilized its Dive Team, Crime Scene Unit, Drone Unit, and Patrol units.
This remains an ongoing situation as details continue to emerge.
