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Yuma Sector BP Rescues Multiple Illegal Aliens in Distress

Release Date
Tue, 07/07/2020

YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents rescued multiple illegal aliens in distress, including one unconscious female, after receiving an emergency call Saturday.

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Border Protection

At approximately 11:50 a.m., Yuma Station was notified of an emergency call regarding six subjects in distress, including two female subjects in bad shape. Multiple Border Patrol agents mobilized to search for the group and ultimately located them southeast of the Yuma Foothills. An agent found an unconscious female subject and transported her to an awaiting emergency medical service (EMS) vehicle that transported the subject to Yuma Regional Medical Center for additional medical care.

The other subjects, one female and four males, were processed and expelled under Title 42 at the San Luis Port of Entry. The subjects were all Mexican citizens and ranged in age from 26 to 40 years-old.

The hospitalized subject was subsequently discharged and expelled under Title 42.

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