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Border Patrol Saves Man in Rio Grande | Laredo News
A Border Patrol boat in Laredo, Texas, pulled a man from the Rio Grande after he repeatedly went underwater during an illegal crossing—highlighting how quickly river crossings can turn deadly. Rescued just in time, he was treated by medics and later processed alongside five others apprehended during the same operation. Chief Patrol Agent Desi De Leon stressed that while agents enforce border laws, saving lives is equally critical. CBP warned that the Rio Grande’s strong currents and hidden dangers make it one of the most lethal crossing points in the Southwest, often exploited by smugglers…
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