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U.S. citizens attacked by suspected cartel members while hiking in Jacumba Wilderness

An American hiker was shot in the leg by suspected Mexican cartel members while hiking in Jacumba Wilderness near San Diego on January 22, as reported by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency.
The assailants fired shots after the hikers refused to follow their commands and then robbed them of their cell phones and backpacks, according to the CBP.
The injured hiker was evacuated and treated at Sharp Medical Center in San Diego, as stated by the CBP.
El Centro Sector Chief Gregory Bovino described the incident as an 'I told you so moment,' emphasizing the need for better border patrol infrastructure.

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