CBP officers deliver baby at port of entry in Calexico

Officers at the Calexico port of entry delivered a baby girl on Monday after receiving a call that a 25-year-old woman was about to give birth while in a vehicle in the inspection lane, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Officers received the call at around 10:15 a.m. and within minutes a CBP officer trained as an Emergency Medical Technician, responded to the scene and began providing medical assistance to the woman and delivered a healthy baby girl.

Emergency medical personnel arrived on scene shortly after to assist the woman and the newborn.

They later transported the mother and baby to a local hospital.

“This is truly an outstanding depiction of the humanitarian side of our officers, as well as their ability to retain their composure under pressure when faced with an emergency medical situation occurring in a busy port of entry setting,” said Area Port Director David Salazar. “Being prepared and having officers equipped with basic first responder skills enabled this young woman to deliver a healthy baby girl.”