Posted on 10/01/2015 7:53:49 PM PDT by nickcarraway
US Customs and Border Protection officers launched a helicopter rescue operation Sunday after a group attempting to enter the US illegally called 911.
Unsure where they were and with one person needing medical attention, the group sent CBP officers photos of their surroundings from cell phones. A crew member on the helicpoter recognized the location, and officers made the rescue by the top of Otay Mountain near the border.
“Cell phone technology and cell phone service in border areas have come a long way, and are often used as a lifeline by people trying to cross illegally into the U.S.,” said Hunter Davis, Director of Air Operations for the San Diego Air and Marine Branch. “However, long treks through difficult terrain remain dangerous and put people at risk. Smugglers mislead people all of the time about the dangers of trying to enter the U.S. illegally – the bottom line is that you’re still risking your life.”
After the hour and a half search, officers transported the men, all Mexican citizens, to a local station and treated one for dehydration. The men, aged 24, 25, and 49, needed no other medical attention.
Rescue? They’re not doing it right!
I remember when that army guy crossed accidentally into Mexico, he called 911 and they told him he was on his own.
we should have done the same with these guys.
And we should have sent the marines to free that soldier.
What a poor “news” story. What happened to these criminals after receiving free medical attention??
Not even in the country yet and already they’re costing the taxpayers dough.
Typically they are given juice and crackers and a voluntary departure back to Mexico.
They then eat some good Mexican food, have some beers and hire a better smuggler. They will be in LA by the end of the week.
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