“In their attempt to enter the U n i t e d S t a t e s , i m m i g r a n t s often do not measure the risks of using improvised flotation devices in the turbulent waters of the Rio Grande," remarked Randy Davis the Del Rio Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent, "I am proud of our agents and the lifesaving work they do every day.”

On May 13, agents from the Del Rio Station, conducting line watch and marine operations along the Rio Grande River, rescued several individuals stranded on an island. The people were attempting to enter the United States in an inflated child’s pool. As the marine agents approached the location they observed a family unit stranded on a s m a l l o u t crop in t h e middle of the river.

T h e agents q u i c k l y maneuvered their vessel and pulled the family from the island and brought them safely to dry land.

The family consisted of one adult and three children. No injuries were sustained during the incident and all were transported to the Del Rio Station for processing, per CBP guidelines.