NYC Mayor and Family Mourn Victims of Hudson River Helicopter Crash

Tragedy on the Hudson

• 💔 Mayor Eric Adams expressed deep sorrow for the victims of the helicopter crash, calling it an unimaginable tragedy that turned a vacation into a loss of life.
• 🕊️ He specifically mourned the loss of Augustine Merc, their three children Victor, Mercedes, and Augustine, and acknowledged the deep love the community had for the Escobar camp family.

Family's Grief and Gratitude

• 🇪🇸 Joan Camprubi Montal, brother of one of the victims, shared the family's desire to bring the bodies home as soon as possible to rest in peace.
• 🙏 The family expressed being overwhelmed by the massive condolences received and thanked all institutional support from Spain, Catalonia, New York, and New Jersey.
• 🏢 Semens, the company where Merc and Augustine worked, was also recognized for its significant support during this difficult process.