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Border Patrol agent found dead near Salton Sea

May 11, 2007 08:53 PM PDT

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the Imperial County Sheriff's Department and the Border Patrol have confirmed that deputies have found a dead Border Patrol K-9 agent near the Salton Sea.

Authorities reported the body discovery just after 5:30 PM Friday evening.

Authorities say they found the agent's body at Highway 111 and Parkside near the All-American Canal in the Imperial County District.

Deputies say they found the person's dog running around in the area, but, then, later discovered the person's vehicle and body.

Deputies believe the person's death was caused by drowning, and they believe the person was on duty.

The Imperial County Sheriff's Department is handling the invesitgation.

If you have any information on this case, you can call the Imperial County Sheriff's Department at 1-800-452-2051.

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