MADERA CANYON, Ariz. (KGUN) — In a tweet from John R. Modlin the Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol's Tucson Sector, he states agents rescued a 25-year-old Mexican citizen.
The rescue happened near Madera Canyon on Wednesday, agents say the man was in distress.
Agents say the man was transported to a hospital in Tucson.
Data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows in the fiscal year of 2023 (YTD), U.S. Border Patrol - Southwest Border Only has completed 3,883 Search and Rescue Efforts.
Air and Marine Operations - Nationwide has completed 26 Search and Rescue Efforts.
#SavingLives
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) January 22, 2023
Tucson Sector BORSTAR agents responded to a 911 call and rescued a 25-year-old Mexican citizen in distress near Madera Canyon Wednesday. The injured man was transported to a Tucson area hospital to recover. #HonorFirst pic.twitter.com/Nn9Q4tFeHe
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