A person who was dropped off near the ocean in Sunset Cliffs by a boat from Mexico was arrested after he needed to be rescued by lifeguards, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
CBP told NBC 7 they spotted a watercraft at around 9 p.m. crossing the maritime boundary line. Air and Marine Operations responded and followed the watercraft where they dropped off a single person near Sunset Cliffs before turning around and heading back to Mexico.
The person appeared to be struggling in the water and a good Samaritan tried to help him but both ended up needing rescue from San Diego Lifeguards.
"The ocean is inherently dangerous at any time of night," said Lifeguard Lt. Rick Strobel. He also thanked the good Samaritan for his help.
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The man was identified as a Mexican national and was transported to the Imperial Beach Border Patrol Station for processing, said Eric Lavergne, the special operations supervisor for the Border Patrol's San Diego sector.
This story will be updated as more information is confirmed.
