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Three Injured in 30-Foot Fall From Otay Mesa Border Wall

CBP says the group entered the U.S. illegally, with an investigation underway.

Overview

  • San Diego Fire-Rescue responded around 12:12 p.m. Friday to a section of the wall near Drucker Lane and La Media Road in Otay Mesa.
  • Emergency crews transported at least two adults to local hospitals conscious and breathing with non–life-threatening injuries.
  • Border Patrol said agents encountered an adult man and two women who appeared to have fallen from the barrier west of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry.
  • CBP stated the individuals had entered the country illegally.
  • A third person was in Border Patrol custody as officials worked to determine any connection to those injured.