Ryan Fish is KGUN 9's Midtown and Downtown Tucson reporter. Send your story ideas to Ryan at [email protected].
PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. — Many of the people illegally crossing the border into the U.S. are dehydrated, or even at risk of dying in the brutal Arizona heat.That’s where Border Patrol’s Search, Trauma and Rescue team comes in.“You can go from law enforcement to medical, or from medical into law enforcement,” said Fowler. “You have to stay fluid, but I really need to make sure I prioritize the medical care and medical treatment.
“Somebody on an ambulance generally has a response time under 10 minutes,” he explained. “We are in a lot more rural of an area. So our general response time could be hours.” “There is no way for any person to carry enough water to make some of these treks,” said Border Patrol agent Benjamin Salcido. “They’re lied to by these smuggling organizations.”
During the ride along, KGUN 9 followed an emergency call involving a U.S. citizen who claimed to be camping in the area, before getting lost looking for his dog.
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