TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Two people were rescued who were trapped in a drainage tube, according to US Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief John R. Modlin.
On Friday morning, a Nogales Tunnel Team helped two migrants hiding in a tube.
One migrant was too tired to crawl and a rope was used to get them out.
No injuries were reported, says Chief Modlin.
Agents from the Nogales Tunnel Team assisted with the rescue of two migrants who were hiding in a drainage tube and became trapped Friday morning. Using a rope, they helped one who was too tired to crawl further. Dangerous situation, but no injuries were reported. pic.twitter.com/iGYPZOd4Wt
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) February 23, 2023
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