NEW : Mexico initially denies drone was theirs ; then Embassy spokesman claims craft . A parachute deployed before it hit the ground , and the drone was found intact , with no one hurt and no property damage , the official said . The U.S. State Department has denied that a small unmanned aircraft operated by the Mexican government crashed in Mexico, but it now appears to be true. Embassy says drone crashed during operation with U.S. government . U.S. authorities say they are looking into the incident . Drones are routinely used to patrol the border .
NEW : Mexico initially denies drone was theirs ; then Embassy spokesman claims craft . The U.S. State Department has denied that a small unmanned aircraft operated by the Mexican government crashed in Mexico, but it now appears to be true. Embassy says drone crashed during operation with U.S. government . U.S. authorities say they are looking into the incident . Drones are routinely used to patrol the border .