Portugal Declares National Day of Mourning for GNR Helicopter Crash Victims

Following a tragic helicopter crash that killed four GNR soldiers and left one missing, Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the government have declared a national day of mourning on Saturday. The helicopter, carrying members of the GNR’s Air Emergency and Rescue Unit, crashed during firefighting operations in the Baiao region. President Rebelo de Sousa expressed deep sorrow, having personally witnessed the aftermath of the accident alongside the Prime Minister and the Minister of Internal Administration. The day of mourning is a tribute to the sacrifices made by these soldiers in the line of duty.