DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Carrizo Springs Station arrested a man attempting to smuggle three people inside an after-market vehicle compartment, with only inches of room.  

  DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents from Del Rio Sector are assisting in rescue efforts in the Houston area, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

 A Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agent saved a young girl who got caught in a rough water section of the Comal River.

Jose G. Landa

Staff Writer

The City Pound is currently full to capacity with pets that have either been surrendered or caught.

U.S. Border Patrol agents, game wardens, Kinney County sheriff’s office deputies, and CBP Air and Marine units located and air-lifted a 68-year-old man who was lost for several hours in remote and arduous terrain. 

   U.S. Border Patrol marine agents from the Comstock Station rescued a 65-year-old man who suffered two broken legs near a treacherous stretch of the Rio Grande River. Coordination between the government of Mexico and U.S. officials resulted in the rescue of the individual.

   The Eagle Pass Fire Department responded to an incident at the Rio Grande River at approximately 10:00 p.m. Monday night after US Border Patrol requested assistance in finding a missing person.

U.S. Border Patrol agents working in Eagle Pass rescued an undocumented immigrant from the Rio Grande River who was suffering from hypothermia.

Eagle Pass, Texas – US Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station Marine Unit, rescued a male undocumented juvenile immigrant from drowning in the Rio Grande River.

 “This is another excellent example of our agents’ expertise and vigilance in preventing a possible deadly situation," said Del Rio Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Matthew J. Hudak. "I am proud of our agents and the dedication demonstrated daily in support of the Border Patrol’s mission.”