Dangerous Laser Pointers: A Shocking Incident at Mexico’s National Pyrotechnics Festival Leaves Many Questioning Safety Measures

During Mexico’s National Pyrotechnics Festival, a model of a bull was burned as part of the festivities. The event, which takes place in Tultepec just north of Mexico City, attracts around 100,000 revelers annually. The festival lasts for seven days, with the main event occurring on March 8th.

However, the festival was overshadowed by a shocking incident that took place during one of its days. A video posted on TikTok showed numerous people shining laser pointers at a passenger jet flying overhead during the festival. The video went viral and garnered over 30 million views.

The video showed a plane flying over the festival with two green laser beams pointed at it. As the plane continued its approach to Felipe Ángeles International Airport, more people joined in on the act, shining laser pointers at the jet. A drone footage also showed how the aircraft was nearly obscured by dozens of lasers being pointed at it.

The incident sparked outrage on social media and led to calls for increased safety measures during festivals like this one. In the US, laser incidents targeting aircraft have been on the rise and are punishable by law in most countries including Canada and Australia where individuals could face up to five years in prison for this offense.

In a previous case, a man was charged with aiming a laser pointer at a Delta Air Lines jet near Buffalo, New York. The accused could potentially face five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if found guilty. Such incidents serve as a stark reminder of the dangers and legal consequences associated with pointing lasers at aircraft.

Despite these incidents taking place during festivals like this one in Mexico, it is important to remember that these acts are illegal and can put lives at risk.

In conclusion, while festivals like Mexico’s National Pyrotechnics Festival may attract large crowds every year