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Border Patrol’s Eagle Pass Marine Unit Rescues Child

Release Date
Tue, 03/17/2020

EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Marine Unit in Eagle Pass rescued an injured child who was stranded on an island in the middle of the Rio Grande River, Mar. 11.

“Smugglers continue to show no concern for individuals attempting to illegally enter the United States,” said Del Rio Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Doyle E. Amidon, Jr. “The dedication and quick response of our agents prevented a potentially fatal situation for this injured child.”

Agents conducting maritime operations along the Rio Grande River rescued an injured 15-year-old Honduran female who was stranded on an island in the middle of the Rio Grande River.

The child was transported to Fort Duncan Medical Center for evaluation. The child will be processed as per CBP guidelines.

To report suspicious activity call the Del Rio Sector’s toll free number at 1-866-511-8727.

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