Laredo Sector Border Patrol Locate and Render Aid to Lost Individuals
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Locate and Render Aid to Lost Individuals
Release Date: May 26, 2020
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Sector located a lost individual, with two children, in need of medical attention northwest of Laredo.
The incident occurred during the late afternoon of May 25, after agents received a report of an individual with two children who was lost on a ranch west of Mines Road. Within 15 minutes of searching, agents located the family.
A Border Patrol paramedic rendered first aid to the woman, who was suffering from delusions due to her condition. She was transported to a local hospital via helicopter for further medical treatment. The children were taken to the nearest station, pending their mother’s medical treatment.
The individuals were determined to be from Mexico and in the United States illegally.
All will remain in Border Patrol custody pending the woman’s medical clearance.
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Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents, including a paramedic, helped locate and render first aid to a female undocumented alien and her children who were lost on a ranch northwest of Laredo.
Even with the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Border Patrol agents of the Laredo Sector continue to render aid to those in need.
To report suspicious activity such as alien and/or drug smuggling, download the “USBP Laredo Sector” App or contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll free at 1-800-343-1994.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.
Last modified: May 26, 2020
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