Neighbors Rescue Survivor After Medical Plane Crashes in Galveston Bay

Galveston Bay Plane Crash and Rescue Efforts

• ✈️ A medical transport plane originating from Mexico crashed into Galveston Bay while attempting to land at Scholes International Airport.
• 😔 Tragically, five individuals were killed in the crash, while two survived and are recovering.
• ❓ As of Tuesday morning, one person remained unaccounted for, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

Neighborly Heroism in the Face of Tragedy

• 🚤 Despite foggy conditions and initial reports that police boats were unavailable, neighbors, including an 11-year-old boy and his father, used their own boat to reach the crash site.
• 💔 They discovered a woman trapped between seats and debris, suffering from broken legs, and desperately asking about her baby.
• 👶 The 2-year-old baby was among the five who tragically lost their lives in the incident.

Ongoing Search and Investigation

• 🔍 Search and rescue efforts concluded the previous night, but the search for the missing individual continues.
• 📊 Flight radar data indicates the plane crossed into the Gulf before its attempted landing and subsequent crash.
• 📰 Coverage of the incident is ongoing, with further details expected on KOU 11 Plus.