River News Now Breaking News Travel

McAllen, Texas - During the early morning hours of March 3, U.S. Border Patrol agents in McAllen rescued a subject in distress.

The subject had leapt into the Rio Grande River to avoid apprehension for illegally entering the United States. Once in the water the subject became panicked and distressed. Border Patrol agents were able to calm the subject enough to pull him ashore with a makeshift pole.

The subject was transported to Mission Hospital by EMS personnel for treatment and upon his release will be returned to his country of origin.

Through their heroic actions, McAllen agents prevented a potential drowning by saving the victim from the grasp of the treacherous river.

To report suspicious activity, contact the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sectors’ toll free telephone number at 1-800-863-9382.