In a heartbreaking development that has deeply affected the nation, authorities have now confirmed the identities of the victims involved in the tragic helicopter crash that took place late Tuesday afternoon over the Hudson River. The small charter helicopter, which was traveling from Westchester to downtown Manhattan, fell into the waters following what officials are describing as a “catastrophic mechanical failure.”
The recovery operations, which persisted throughout the night, revealed not only debris but also unimaginable sorrow. Of the six individuals aboard, three were confirmed to be children under the age of twelve. All six lost their lives in the incident.
What began as a local tragedy has now resonated with millions across the nation after veteran actor Eric Braeden, renowned for his portrayal of Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless, shared a heart-wrenching post on social media, confirming that one of the child victims was his granddaughter.
“My heart is shattered into pieces. I have no words. My beautiful, fearless, curious granddaughter — gone in a moment we will never understand. Please hold your loved ones tighter today. I beg you,” Braeden expressed in a profoundly emotional message that has since gained widespread attention.