Border Patrol agents at the El Centro Sector rescued a 39-year-old man lost in the mountains west of Ocotillo Friday.
California Highway Patrol was able to find the man’s coordinates after he reported being lost about half a mile north of the Mexican border fence. Border Patrol agents were dispatched to the area and the man was located around 12:40 p.m.
The man, who was an undocumented El Salvadorian national, appeared to be in good health and declined medical attention. He was arrested and transported to the El Centro Station for further investigation.
“Our agents did an outstanding job on this rescue. This is a prime example of the level of vigilance and compassion Border Patrol agents display routinely while serving the American public,” said Assistant Chief Patrol Agent David S. Kim.
The man will be processed for removal proceedings. This is the fifth reported rescue attributed to the El Centro Sector Border Patrol since October 1 this year.
