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Binational Collaboration Leads to the Rescue of Five Individuals

Release Date
Wed, 08/05/2020
Agent Distress
A Border Patrol agent provided them with water through
the International Boundary Fence.

CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calexico Station in collaboration with the El Centro Sector Foreign Operations Branch, Mexican authorities and Grupo Beta rescued a group of distressed individuals on Tuesday afternoon.

At approximately 4:40 p.m., when Border Patrol agents patrolling approximately 20 miles east of the Calexico West Downtown Port of Entry encountered five individuals requesting assistance.  The individuals were on the Mexican side near the International Boundary Fence and appeared to be suffering from fatigue and dehydration.  A Border Patrol agent certified as an Emergency Medical Technician arrived on scene, evaluated the individuals and provided them with water through the International Boundary Fence.  The Foreign Operations Branch were notified and they advised the Mexican authorities and Grupo Beta of the situation.  Agents continued to monitor the individuals while awaiting for the Mexican authorities to arrive. 

Group in distress
Mexican authorities notified the Foreign
Operations Branch that all subjects fully
recovered and were doing well.

At approximately 5:45 p.m., Mexicali Police Department and Grupo Beta arrived on scene.  The Mexican authorities medically evaluated all five subjects and they took them into custody. 

Mexican authorities notified the Foreign Operations Branch that all subjects fully recovered and were doing well.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021