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Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Indian Express
Man saves 2 passengers from burning hot air balloon; tragic video of him falling to death goes viral
A man lost his life after saving two people from a burning hot air balloon during the First Balloon Festival in Zacatecas, Mexico. A balloon festival is a gathering of hot air balloons, and it features flights, races, and associated activities. The victim was identified Luicio N, 40. He was attending the First Balloon Festival, a part of the Enrique Estrada 2025 Fair, the local police said. The incident occurred on Sunday. A video capturing the moments the man was hanging off the balloon soaring into the sky, as flames engulfed it, has gone viral. As per Riviera Maya News reports, Luicio helped two passengers escape the fire-engulfed hot air balloon but got tied up in its rope. Below the burning basket, Luicio was seen clinging to the rope as the balloon ascended higher before ultimately collapsing, leading to his tragic death. Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza, the secretary general of Zacatecas, confirmed the details in a Facebook post. The translation of his post said, 'I regret to inform you that during the First Balloon Festival, part of the Enrique Estrada 2025 Fair organised by the city council of this municipality, a person lost their life in an unfortunate incident while aboard a hot air balloon. Authorities immediately rushed to the scene to provide care and support to those affected. We have requested the State Prosecutor's Office to conduct the relevant investigations to clarify the facts and determine responsibilities.' The other two passengers were treated for first-degree burns at a local hospital, as per the New York Post. TRIGGER WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT NEW: Man falls from the basket of a hot air balloon after it caught on fire in Zacatecas, Mexico. The man was seen hanging onto a rope as the balloon continued to go higher in the sky. The incident unfolded when the basket caught fire on the ground. In a final act of… — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 13, 2025 Social media users were deeply moved by Lucio's heroic actions. One user said, 'Rest in peace! Sending love and prayers.' Another user wrote, 'May God have mercy on Lucio's soul, and may He comfort Lucio's family and friends, meeting them at their point of need with grace, strength, and peace. Life is precious; cherish every moment with those you love, for we never know how much time we have.'
Sky News AU
15-05-2025
- Sky News AU
Tragic video captures man dangling from fiery hot air balloon before plummeting to his death after saving two passengers
A man fell to his death from a hot air balloon that went up in flames during a Mexican festival, after he heroically saved the lives of two other people onboard in a horrific accident caught on camera. A man fell to his death from a hot air balloon that went up in flames during a Mexican festival Sunday, after he heroically saved the lives of two other people onboard in a horrific accident caught on camera. Harrowing footage posted on X shows the man dangling from a rope that he became entangled in as the basket above him, a raging inferno billowing smoke, floats higher and higher above the ground in an overcast sky. The balloon is next seen gliding along a sunny, bright blue sky when the desperate man, just a black dot from the vast distance, lets go and plummets many feet to Earth. The 40-year-old man, identified only as Luicio N. by the police, died in the fall, according to the Riviera Maya News. — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 13, 2025 'I regret to inform you that during the First Balloon Festival, part of the Enrique Estrada 2025 Fair organized by the city council of this municipality, a person lost their life after an unfortunate incident while aboard a hot air balloon,' said Secretary General Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza. The terrifying incident began on the ground when the hot air balloon, participating in the Zacatecas First Balloon Festival at the Enrique Estrada Fair, caught fire with Luicio and two other passengers sitting inside. Lucio heroically leapt into action, grabbing the two passengers out of its basket and guiding them to safety. But as the balloon moved, Lucio became entangled in its lines and was lifted into the air with it. He dangled from the rope until his fatal fall, according to the local outlet. Police arrived at the scene to recover the hero's body, and paramedics took the two injured passengers to a local hospital, where they were treated for first-degree burns. Cops are investigating the accident and encouraged hot air balloon operators to take all safety precautions, the Riviera Maya News reported. 'We have asked the State Attorney General's Office to conduct the corresponding investigations to clarify the facts and determine responsibility. We urge all municipal authorities to strengthen their verification mechanisms to avoid these types of risks during their activities and festivities,' Reyes Mugüerza said. Originally published as Tragic video captures man dangling from fiery hot air balloon before plummeting to his death after saving two passengers
Time of India
14-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Man saves two from burning hot air balloon at Mexican festival, then falls to death
Heroic man dies after saving two from furning hot air balloon at Mexican festival A man tragically fell to his death during the First Balloon Festival in Zacatecas, Mexico, after rescuing two passengers from a hot air balloon that caught fire, according to local officials. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The victim, identified only as 40-year-old Luicio N, was participating in the Enrique Estrada 2025 Fair when the balloon caught fire while still on the ground. According to Riviera Maya News, Luicio helped two passengers escape the burning basket but became entangled in a rope attached to the balloon, which lifted off with him dangling beneath it. Horrifying footage captured the balloon rising as flames engulfed its lower half, with thick black smoke trailing behind. As the balloon floated higher, Luicio was seen clinging to a rope below the burning basket before finally falling to his death. Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza, secretary general of Zacatecas, confirmed the death and called it 'an unfortunate incident.' He added in a social media statement, 'Immediately, authorities rushed to the scene to provide care and support to the affected people.' Two injured passengers were treated for first-degree burns at a local hospital, according to the New York Post. Authorities are now investigating the accident. 'We have asked the state attorney general's office to conduct the corresponding investigations to clarify the facts and determine responsibility,' Mugüerza said. He urged municipal authorities to 'strengthen their verification mechanisms to avoid these types of risks during their activities and festivities.' Witnesses online praised Luicio for his heroic actions. 'His final act was one of courage and sacrifice. May he rest in peace,' wrote one commenter, while another added, 'Luicio's final act of selflessness... speaks volumes about the strength of the human spirit'. Though dramatic, fatal hot air balloon accidents are statistically rare. A study cited by Daily Mail from Gitnux notes a mortality rate of less than 0.01% per flight, with only 1–2 accidents per 100,000 journeys.
New York Post
14-05-2025
- New York Post
Tragic video captures man dangling from fiery hot air balloon before plummeting to his death after saving 2 passengers
The incident unfolded when the basket caught fire on the ground. In a final act of… The man was seen hanging onto a rope as the balloon continued to go higher in the sky. NEW: Man falls from the basket of a hot air balloon after it caught on fire in Zacatecas, Mexico. A man fell to his death from a hot air balloon that went up in flames during a Mexican festival Sunday, after he heroically saved the lives of two other people onboard in a horrific accident caught on camera. Harrowing footage posted on X shows the man dangling from a rope that he became entangled in as the basket above him – a raging inferno billowing smoke – floats higher and higher above the ground in an overcast sky. 3 Luicio N, 40, dangles from a hot air balloon engulfed in flames. Courtesy X/fl360aero The balloon is next seen gliding along a sunny, bright blue sky when the desperate man, just a black dot from the vast distance, lets go and plummets many feet to Earth. The 40-year-old man, identified only as Luicio N. by the police, died in the fall, according to the Riviera Maya News. 'I regret to inform you that during the First Balloon Festival, part of the Enrique Estrada 2025 Fair organized by the city council of this municipality, a person lost their life after an unfortunate incident while aboard a hot air balloon,' said Secretary General Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza. The terrifying incident began on the ground when the hot air balloon, participating in the Zacatecas First Balloon Festival at the Enrique Estrada Fair, caught fire with Luicio and two other passengers sitting inside. Lucio heroically leapt into action, grabbing the two passengers out of its basket and guiding them to safety. 3 A hot air balloon engulfed in flames takes flight, lifting up a man caught in its lines. Courtesy X/fl360aero But as the balloon moved, Lucio became entangled in its lines and was lifted into the air with it. He dangled from the rope until his fatal fall, according to the local outlet. Police arrived at the scene to recover the hero's body, and paramedics took the two injured passengers to a local hospital, where they were treated for first-degree burns. 3 Ruins in Zacatecas, Mexico, where Luicio N plummeted to his death in a tragic hot air balloon accident during a fair. Emmanuel – Cops are investigating the accident and encouraged hot air balloon operators to take all safety precautions, the Riviera Maya News reported. 'We have asked the State Attorney General's Office to conduct the corresponding investigations to clarify the facts and determine responsibility. We urge all municipal authorities to strengthen their verification mechanisms to avoid these types of risks during their activities and festivities,' Reyes Mugüerza said.
