Rescuer Visits Plane Crash Survivors He Saved in Galveston

Rescue After Plane Crash

• 🚢 Harry Decker, also known as Sky Decker, navigated thick fog in his boat after hearing a plane crash in Galveston's Bay.
• 🤝 Decker visited the women he helped save at the hospital, expressing hope for their full recovery and to stay in touch.

Survivors' Condition and Mission

• 💔 One survivor was very traumatized, especially after losing her young child in the crash.
• ✅ The other survivor, identified as Julia, seemed to be in better physical shape. The injured nurse was identified as Miriam.
• ✈️ The plane was on a mission to bring a child to Galveston for burn treatment, according to an organization from Mexico.

Investigation into the Crash

• 📉 The Mexican Navy reported that four of its members, a doctor, and a child died in the crash.
• ❓ The NTSB is investigating the crash, with a preliminary report expected next month, focusing on the pilot and weather conditions.
• 🌫️ Visibility was less than a quarter of a mile due to fog, which Decker initially attributed the crash to.
• ⚠️ A special bulletin was issued to pilots about worsening conditions just minutes before the crash.

Loss of Communication

• 📡 The Mexican president stated they are investigating a loss of communication with the plane for about 10 minutes prior to the crash, which Decker found strange.
• 🌊 One survivor recalled remembering nothing of the crash itself, only regaining consciousness with her head out of the water, allowing Decker to pull her to safety.