The start of Fleet Week in New York City was marked by a somber vigil for Mexican sailors who died in a tragic accident involving their ship and the Brooklyn Bridge. Mayor Eric Adams hosted the event, acknowledging the mood shift from the usual celebratory atmosphere, where sailors and locals engage joyously. U.S. Navy personnel expressed respect for their Mexican counterparts, highlighting their collaboration in counternarcotics efforts. The National Transportation Safety Board's investigation into the incident suggests mechanical failure as the cause, while the Mexican Navy continues their goodwill tour in the city.
Hill said he'd worked with the Mexican Navy on counternarcotics operations while assigned to the USS Omaha in San Diego. 'When we meet up with other countries that basically do the same job we do, just speak another language... it’s easy to find common ground in what we're doing on a day-to-day basis.'
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what caused last week's deadly mishap. Officials believe the boat suffered a mechanical failure after it departed the harbor, which caused it to drift backwards before crashing into the bridge.
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