Immigrants rescued from 18-wheeler in Raymondville


Monday, November 10, 2008 at 9:02 a.m.


Authorities said 30 illegal immigrants are lucky to be alive.

Officials discovered the immigrants hiding out in the back of a refrigerated-trailer over the weekend.

Texas Department of Public Safety officials said the incident happened off State Highway 186 near Raymondville.

State troopers opened the back door of the 18-wheeler where they discovered the group.

Two immigrants suffered minor injuries.

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