“Heartbreaking. His final act was one of courage and sacrifice. May he rest in peace,” another wrote.
“What a tragic and heroic story. Luicio’s final act of selflessness, trying to save others while facing his own peril, speaks volumes about the strength of the human spirit. RIP to him. His courage will not be forgotten,” a third added.
Ongoing Inquiries and Safety Statistics
DailyMail.com reached out to the State Prosecutor’s Office in Zacatecas for more information on the case, but didn’t immediately hear back.
Although hot air balloons can be dangerous, accidents are rarely fatal. A study from Gitnux cites that the mortality rate is less than 0.01 percent per flight.
Data from Gitnux argued that hot air balloons were safer than other forms of aviation, with roughly 1–2 accidents per 100,000 flights.
Still, such tragedies bring to light the need for pre-flight medical screenings, high-risk activity insurance, and accident preparedness protocols—especially for events involving large gatherings.
