Border Patrol Marine Unit Rescues Man Struggling in Rio Grande
· Texas Border Business
On August 29, agents from the Laredo Sector Marine Unit rescued a man struggling in the Rio Grande during an illegal crossing attempt. At around 7:30 a.m., agents at the Laredo South Station spotted the man repeatedly submerging and unable to stay afloat. They quickly responded with a Border Patrol vessel, pulled him from the water, and contacted emergency medical technicians for evaluation. The man, along with five others attempting to cross illegally, was taken into custody. Laredo Sector Chief Patrol Agent Desi De Leon emphasized the dangers of the Rio Grande and the responsibility of agents to protect lives while enforcing the law.
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