The brother of Merce Camprubi Montal, who died in a helicopter crash in New York City along with four other family members and the pilot, threw flowers into the Hudson River to honor the victims. Mayor Eric Adams joined in expressing condolences to the family and Spanish community. The bodies of the victims are being moved back to their homeland of Spain for burial. The doomed aircraft, a Bell 206, broke apart over the Hudson River during a tour over Manhattan meant to celebrate a family member’s birthday. The victims included the married couple Agustín Escobar and Merce Camprubi Montal, as well as their three children and the pilot Sean Johnson. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, with weather conditions and potential hardware issues being considered as factors. The Spanish family’s loss has been met with an outpouring of support from both the American and Spanish communities. The family is now asking for privacy as they continue to mourn their loved ones.
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