“Immigrants frequently attempt to enter the U.S. by making the dangerous trek across the Rio Grande without thinking of the elements and dangers that they may face,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Rodolfo Karisch. “Our men and women of the Border Patrol stand ready even in these dire situations to assist them in their time of need, I am very proud of their dedication.”

At approximaterly 8:23 a.m., the Carrizo Springs Border Patrol Station was notified through the Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office, that a 911 call was placed regarding three stranded people in a deer blind near Carrizo Springs.  Agents assigned to the Uvalde and Carrizo Springs stations responded to the GPS coordinates given by the 911 operator, but were unable to reach the subjects due to the significant rainfall.

At approximately 11 a.m., a helicopter from OAM was requested due to the widespread flooding. The pilot was able to make a visual confirmation of the three, but advised there was no way for vehicles to reach their location. 

The BORSTAR team was then activated to assist in the rescue efforts. Once on scene the BORSTAR agents advised that the water current was too strong to enter afoot and that a boat was dispatched to conduct a swift water rescue.