Mexico Honors 5 Police Officers Who Died Rescuing Storm Victims EFE
go to original September 26, 2013

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto (r) at the ceremony to honor five federal police officers who died in a helicopter crash while aiding victims of Tropical Storm Manuel. (EFE)

Mexico City, Sep 25 (EFE).- The Mexican government on Wednesday paid homage to the five police officers who died while helping to rescue victims of Tropical Storm Manuel.

The federal officers were honored at a solemn ceremony headed by President Enrique Peña Nieto.

They lost their lives last Thursday when the helicopter they were riding in while conducting rescue activities crashed.

"The federal police officers who gave their lives for their countrymen are a profound loss for Mexico and for this force," said Peña Nieto, who added that the men were among the 4,888 personnel mobilized in helicopters and police vehicles to rescue 938 people and transport more than 88 tons of food to storm victims.

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