Agents rescued 131 people from the Rio Grande last fiscal year – Oct. 1 to Sept. 30.
During the past for months they have rescued saved 164 illegal immigrants from the river.
All of the rescues stemmed from failed smuggling attempts.
Agents said more people have drowned. They recovered 39 bodies last fiscal year.
The fatalities for the past four months are up to 55.
http://www.krgv.com/news/local-news/Agents-Report-more-River-Rescues/31594810
Probably the word “odious” is the nicest thing one can say about the AP (Associated Praetorians).