Migrant rescued by Border Patrol agents in canal

Published March 21, 2022 3:51 PM

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – El Centro Sector Border agents helped a migrant who was at risk of drowning in the New Briar Canal.

Friday at 11:49 p.m., a man was observed by video surveillance as he swam into the United States through the All-American Canal.

He proceeded through the New Briar Canal in order to float across and travel north.

Surveillance observed the person struggling in the water and alerted agents out on the field to respond and provide aid.

Agents arrived and rescued the person from the water, where he was then determined to be undocumented and transported to the El Centro Sector Centralized Processing Center.

Article Topic Follows: Border Security

Jump to comments ↓

Louis Aranda

Louis Aranda joined the KYMA news team in 2022;

Contact him with stories at louis.aranda@kecytv.com

Jenny Day

You can catch Jenny Day anchoring KYMA News 11 at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. weekdays.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.