Three migrants attempting to cross into the U.S. unlawfully were rescued on Sunday after becoming stuck atop the border fence near San Diego’s Otay Mesa Port of Entry.
According to Border Patrol, the individuals had used a piece of carpet to cover the concertina wire at the top of the wall in an attempt to climb over. However, they became stranded at the top and couldn’t descend.
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Border agents spotted them and called for assistance. The San Diego Fire Department responded and safely helped the migrants down from the fence. All three were taken into custody and transported to a Border Patrol station for processing.
This incident comes amid a steep decline in illegal crossings under the Trump administration. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported a sharp drop in apprehensions in June. From June 1 to June 22, agents apprehended just over 5,400 migrants, down from 9,577 in May—a 43% decrease, according to Border Report.
Additionally, the number of individuals who crossed the border and avoided detection fell to 986 so far this month, compared to 2,123 in May.
Since February 1, the administration has recorded approximately 37,500 apprehensions, marking a 90% drop compared to the nearly 600,000 reported during the same time frame under the Biden administration. Similarly, those who evaded capture declined from over 94,000 last year to 11,867 this year.
“The world is hearing our message: If you come here illegally, we will find you, arrest you, and deport you. We will not be deterred by the rioters and politicians in our mission to secure America and its border. Migrants are turning back because they know the reality is they will ultimately leave in handcuffs,”
— Tricia McLaughlin, DHS Assistant Secretary.
