US EditionBorder Patrol rescues two hikers over the weekend
- Two hikers were rescued in separate incidents in the Arizona desert, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
- The first hiker, near the Superstition Mountains, was airlifted after suffering a potential ankle injury and could not walk.
- The second hiker was lost for two days on the Arizona Trail and was located during a ground search.
- Chief Patrol Agent Sean L. McGoffin praised the agents' responses, stating, 'These rescues are a testament to their training, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to public safety.
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Arizona Border Patrol Agents Rescue 2 American Desert Hikers
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it assisted in rescuing two American desert hikers who were stranded in remote areas of southern Arizona in separate incidents over the weekend. On April 12 a hiker was stranded near the Superstition Mountains, east of Phoenix, reporting a potential broken ankle, according to a statement. Tucson sector Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) agents and Pinal County Air 1 crew located the inj…
Hikers Keep Getting Stranded in 'Challenging' Areas of Arizona Desert
It was a busy weekend for authorities in Arizona. Two people had to be rescued after finding themselves stranded in remote areas of the Arizona desert in separate incidents. In a press release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection recounted both incidents. The first situation occurred on April 11 when Tucson Sector Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) agents, in collaboration with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a hiker…
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Two hikers stranded in remote areas of Arizona desert rescued in separate incidents
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/STOCK (TUSCON, Ariz.) — Two people have been rescued in separate incidents after being stranded in remote areas of the desert in southern Arizona, authorities said. The first incident took place on Saturday when Tucson Sector Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) agents, along with help from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a call from a hiker stranded near the Superstition Mountains, east of …
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