Grey Bull Rescue Video Goes Viral: Watch the Dramatic Save

When gunfire and roadblocks paralyzed western Mexico this week, one name began trending worldwide: Grey Bull Rescue. The veteran-led nonprofit has rushed into the cartel hot-zone with “Operation Condor Reach,” an extraction mission aimed at flying stranded U.S. citizens to safety. What is Grey Bull Rescue? Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the 501(c)(3) foundation and its for-profit operational arm specialize in rapid civilian evacuations from conflict and disaster areas. Founded by Purple-Heart recipient Bryan Stern, the group has carried out more than 800 missions and saved over 8,000 Americans and allies since 2021. Why Mexico, why now? Violence erupted after the reported death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel boss “El Mencho,” triggering torched buses, airport shutdowns and at least 70 fatalities. U.S. airlines cancelled flights, and the State Department urged tourists to shelter in place. Stern calls the environment “war-zone level,” noting that the cartels’ firepower rivals a small army. Inside “Operation Condor Reach” • Recon teams landed Monday with armored vehicles and satellite comms. • Secure convoys move Americans from resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Nayarit to clandestine airstrips. • Chartered aircraft then shuttle evacuees to Texas and Florida, where medical and counseling staff await. Safety tips from the field 1. Shelter where you are; roads remain the most dangerous corridors. 2. Avoid live-streaming your location—cartel spotters monitor social media. 3. Register for extraction only through greybullrescue.org; scammers are already exploiting the crisis. How to get help—or help out Americans still in Mexico can fill out the encrypted intake form at Grey Bull Rescue’s website or call the 24/7 ops center listed there. Stateside supporters can donate frequent-flier miles, fuel funds or medical supplies; every dollar offsets aircraft charters that can cost $50,000 per flight. The bottom line As cartel unrest spreads, traditional consular options are limited. Grey Bull Rescue’s boots-on-the-ground approach offers a lifeline—and its rapid response is why the organization is dominating search results today.