BP rescue 17 lost in local bombing range

Seventeen undocumented immigrants were rescued by Border Patrol agents Monday night after they became lost in the Barry M. Goldwater Bombing Range, east of San Luis.

According to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a group lost in the desert contacted Mexican emergency services who gave the information to the Yuma Sector Operations Center. The group consisted of eight adults and nine juveniles who had allegedly crossed into the bombing range and became lost, CBP said.

Agents from the Yuma Station searched and eventually located the undocumented immigrants at 11:30 p.m. The group was found about 30 miles east of San Luis within the bombing range area of operations.

Authorities confirmed the group was found in good health and were transported to the Yuma Station where they received food, water, and access to care.

“This particular area is especially dangerous for illegal border crossers due to the remoteness of the location,” said Yuma Sector Chief Patrol Agent Anthony J. Porvaznik. “In addition to the complete lack of adequate infrastructure to stop this occurrence, illegal aliens must contend with the summer heat and the dangers of military training in the area.”

The group was processed for immigration violations.