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3 days ago
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17 illegal migrants discovered crammed in RV, sedan in sweltering Arizona heat
A man has been arrested and charged with human smuggling after 17 illegal migrants were found crammed inside an RV and a nearby sedan in the sweltering Arizona heat Wednesday. The majority of the illegal migrants, who are all from Mexico, were found packed inside the cramped RV which was parked on a property in Nogales as temperatures inside soared under the summer sun, according to Sean L. McGoffin, chief patrol agent of Border Patrol's Tucson Sector. Those inside the RV, including a minor, had limited space and ventilation with no access to running water, McGoffin said. The rest of the migrants were wedged into a small sedan that was discovered during a vehicle stop. Democrats Celebrate Return Of Suspected Human Trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia "This rescue likely prevented a tragedy," McGoffin said. "With summer temperatures already climbing, packing people into trailers and vehicles without proper ventilation or water is a recipe for disaster. Human lives should never be treated as cargo." All the migrants are now safe, in custody and will be processed accordingly, McCoffin said. The rescued individuals are being processed for expedited removal in accordance with U.S. immigration law. Read On The Fox News App The man who was arrested is a U.S. citizen and initially attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended by agents shortly after. Ag Bondi Details 'Very Serious Charges' Facing Kilmar Abrego Garcia Investigators are working to determine whether others were involved. The operation was carried out by Nogales Border Patrol, Nogales Police and Homeland Security Investigations. "No recreation happening in this vehicle, instead it was used by smugglers forcing people to hide out in inhumane conditions in sweltering heat," McGoffin said. "Although no one was injured, the situation shows the danger illegal aliens face in the hands of smugglers."Original article source: 17 illegal migrants discovered crammed in RV, sedan in sweltering Arizona heat
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15-04-2025
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2 hikers stranded in remote areas of Arizona desert rescued in separate incidents
Two people have been rescued in separate incidents after being stranded in remote areas of the desert in southern Arizona, authorities said. The first incident took place on Saturday when Tucson Sector Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) agents, along with help from the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, responded to a call from a hiker stranded near the Superstition Mountains, east of Phoenix, after they suffered a 'potentially broken ankle and were unable to walk,' according to a statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday. MORE: 3 skiers killed, including American, in large avalanche in Canada 'Aboard Pinal Air 1, the rescue team quickly located the injured hiker,' authorities said. 'Due to challenging, mountainside terrain, to evaluate the hiker, a BORSTAR agent was lowered to the ground using the helicopter's hoist. The hiker was then rescued via hoist and taken to a safe landing zone for further evaluation.' In a second and separate incident the following day, agents assigned to the Sonoita Border Patrol Station 'responded to a call from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office for a lost and injured hiker on the Arizona Trail near Pauline Ridge,' according to CBP. MORE: Toddler found wandering streets alone with soiled diaper leads police back to shocking scene at home 'A U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations helicopter located the hiker, but rugged terrain and dense foliage prevented the helicopter from landing, and the rescue was conducted by agents on the ground,' officials said. After reaching the hiker's location, agents discovered that the unnamed man had been lost for two days. They were able to provide immediate medical aid and transported him to the Sonoita-Elgin Fire Department for further evaluation and treatment. MORE: Cop dies when police car split in 2 by light pole while in pursuit of suspect during chase 'I am incredibly proud of our agents' swift and professional response to these incidents,' said Tucson Sector Chief Patrol Agent Sean L. McGoffin. 'These rescues are a testament to their training, teamwork and unwavering commitment to public safety. Our agents and teams continuously demonstrate their dedication to saving people's lives.' 2 hikers stranded in remote areas of Arizona desert rescued in separate incidents originally appeared on
