Illegal Who Jumped Off Border Fence With Broken Ankle, Fractured Leg

Last Update: 11:20 am

BROWNSVILLE - The illegal who fell from the top of the border fence in Brownsville has a broken ankle and a fractured leg.

A spokesperson for the Border Patrol said the 22-year-old Mexican national remains in the hospital. He is being treated for a broken right ankle and a fracture above his knee.

The illegal and another man were trying to get away from Border Patrol agents Wednesday morning. They had crossed the river into the United States and scaled the fence, but it became an obstacle as they were trying to go back.

There was no word on if the 22-year-old will face any charges.

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