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Epoch Times
20-05-2025
- General
- Epoch Times
Authorities Identify 2 Cadets Who Died After Mexican Ship Struck Brooklyn Bridge
Mexican authorities have identified the two young cadets who died after the Mexican Navy training ship, Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday night. They are América Yamilet Sánchez, from Xalapa, Veracruz, and Adal Jair Marcos, from Salina Cruz, Oaxaca. The governor of Veracruz, Rocío Nahle, on May 18 that she 'deeply regrets the death' of Sánchez, in a message posted on the social media platform X. 'All my love, support, and solidarity go out to her family. ... My wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured,' Nahle said. Sánchez, a cadet at the Heroic Naval Military School, was recognized for her outstanding career as a swimmer and her commitment to the institution, according to the EFE news agency. The authorities of the municipality of San Mateo del Mar, Oaxaca, the hometown of Marcos, mourned the cadet's death. Related Stories 5/19/2025 5/19/2025 'We express our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones,' the obituary posted on May 18 by the municipality on Facebook. Marcos is remembered by his family and friends as being passionate about traveling, according to a The incident occurred on Saturday night when the navy ship Cuauhtémoc, carrying 277 people on board, was preparing to depart for Iceland after remaining docked at the New York City Port Museum from May 13 to 17 as part of its annual training voyage on the world's oceans. According to the Mexican Navy, the ship set sail from Pier 17 in Manhattan when it veered north and headed toward the Brooklyn shore, where it struck the bridge. Mexican Navy Secretary Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, after expressing his regret over the accident, , 'My commitment to the well-being of the naval personnel and their families is absolute,' in a statement released May 18 on X. 'We know that every voyage carries risks inherent to our seafaring vocation. Therefore, the professionalism and constant training of our sailors are essential, but so is human support in the face of any adversity,' he added. The Secretary of the Navy added that 'medical protocols were activated from the first moment,' as well as support for the injured and their families. Meanwhile, on Sunday, U.S. authorities began a joint investigation with Mexican authorities to determine the causes of the accident. The Mexican Navy's high command added that 'the investigations will be followed up promptly, with complete transparency and responsibility.' New York City Mayor Eric Adams reported that the 142-year-old bridge, which is a national monument, 'sustained no damage' during the incident and was quickly reopened to the public, he on the evening of May 17. In an update, Adams that the Cuauhtémoc lost power before the accident and that aside from the two deaths, another 19 people were injured, including two in critical condition. Melanie Sun contributed to this report.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Stunning details revealed as Brooklyn Bridge tragedy reminds horror of Baltimore Bridge collision
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum offered her condolences to kin of the two crew members who lost their lives after Mexican Navy sailing ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday. 'We are deeply saddened by the loss of two crew members of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident in New York Harbor. Our sympathy and support go out to their families,' Sheinbaum wrote in a post on X on Sunday. She further said that the Mexican Consulate General and Ambassador to the United States are assisting the Mexican Navy in aiding individuals injured in the event. The ship, which was in New York as part of a global goodwill trip, was heading to Iceland at the time of the tragedy. 'We are monitoring the situation, and the Secretary of the Navy will continue to provide updates,' Sheinbaum added. The Cuauhtémoc ship comprises a three-masted barque with a steel hull that is approximately 300 feet long and 160 feet tall, as per a news release. Records from the government indicate that the Brooklyn Bridge has a 127-foot navigational clearance. The Heroic Naval Military School, a top military college in Mexico, used the Cuauhtémoc sailing ship for training. Mexico described the ship as a diplomatic symbol of its nation overseas. Also Read: Viral video shows how New Yorkers joy turned into horror when Mexican ship hit Brooklyn Bridge: 'My hands are shaking' According to a transportation expert who spoke to CNN, the voyage data recorder from the Mexican Navy ship will yield crucial details about what went wrong. The data recorder will probably give detectives details about the ship's mechanics, including any 'control input,' as well as when power could have blown out, according to Mary Schiavo, as per former inspector general at the US Department of Transportation. Additionally, it might offer details about the river itself, such its depth and currents. Schiavo further stated that the investigators might already possess the data and it could be in the process of examining it. According to her, they will have to investigate whether there was ever a breakdown in communication. As the US agency is accustomed to conducting extensive, global investigations, Schiavo announced that Mexico will be a part of the National Transportation Safety Board's probe into the tragedy. The Brooklyn Bridge tragedy occurred only sixteen months after a huge cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. The 1.6-mile structure collapsed as a result of the catastrophe, sending vehicles and people into the icy lake below. Six construction workers were killed when the Singaporean-flagged cargo ship, Dali, lost power, swerved off course, and crashed into the bridge.
