The Independent

US border patrol agents rescue migrants from capsized raft on Rio Grande river

By Oliver Browning,

2024-03-15

Two young children were among the rescued migrants who were pulled from the Rio Grande river near Eagle Pass, Texas .

Body-worn camera footage shared by a US Border Patrol agent shows how the dramatic incident unfolded and highlights the dangerous struggle migrants face when trying to cross the river into the US.

“Crossing the border illegally is not worth the risk,” Chief Patrol Agent Robert Danley wrote, sharing the video on social media.

“Eagle Pass agents were on patrol when a group of undocumented migrants attempted to float across the Rio Grande river on a raft.

“The raft suddenly capsized, and our agents rescued all of the subjects, including 2 children.”

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments / 0

Add a Comment

Buffalo, NY2 days ago

Three Charged After Woman Forced to Work at Three Rivers Store for 8 Years With No Pay

Three Rivers, MI12 days ago

Squatter admits killing Utah farmhand over where he parked truck and then burying body

Brigham City, UT1 day ago

Man arrested after kidnapped mother is found dead

Birmingham, AL25 days ago

Three bodies were found in abandoned car on a highway in 2013. Now, an assistant principal has been arrested

Union City, GA2 days ago

An elderly woman was found murdered after missing church. Three decades later, police have arrested a suspect

North Whitehall Township, PA14 hours ago

Drug Combo More Deadly Than Fentanyl Circulating Through Washington; 'Gray Death'

East Wenatchee, WA23 days ago

Bones found in 1989 in a Wisconsin chimney identified as man who last contacted relatives in 1970

Madison, WI1 day ago

UPS driver gunned down while parked along an Orange County street as police take suspect into custody

Irvine, CA12 hours ago

How powerful windstorms caused deaths and extensive damage across Houston

Houston, TX9 hours ago

Corrections officer among 17 charged in Duval jail drug ring

Jacksonville, FL15 days ago

Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.

Comments / 0

Community Policy