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Fox News
05-07-2025
- General
- Fox News
Extra: The Untold Story of the U.S. Border Patrol
Over the past several weeks, FOX News Contributor, retired Marines Staff Sergeant Joey Jones has featured first responders as part of the FOX News Rundown's 'Great Americans' series. Earlier this week, Jones spoke with Vincent Vargas Vargas, after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as an Army Ranger, returned home and joined the Border Patrol, working along the U.S.-Mexico border, eventually becoming part of BORSTAR, the Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue unit. As part of that group, he focused on saving lives through search-and-rescue missions, medical interventions, and crisis response, regardless of the circumstances that led individuals at risk to cross the border. Vargas is now retired, and when he is not acting, he is a journalist, podcast host, and advocate for veterans. Joey and Vincent discussed his time in the military, the challenges of being a border patrol agent, and the work he's doing now. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share the entire conversation between retired Marine Staff Sergeant Joey Jones and Army Veteran and retired Border Patrol agent Vincent Vargas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
2 hikers stranded in remote areas of Arizona desert rescued in separate incidents
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 Phoenix, after they suffered a 'potentially broken ankle and were unable to walk,' according to a statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday. MORE: 3 skiers killed, including American, in large avalanche in Canada 'Aboard Pinal Air 1, the rescue team quickly located the injured hiker,' authorities said. 'Due to challenging, mountainside terrain, to evaluate the hiker, a BORSTAR agent was lowered to the ground using the helicopter's hoist. The hiker was then rescued via hoist and taken to a safe landing zone for further evaluation.' In a second and separate incident the following day, agents assigned to the Sonoita Border Patrol Station 'responded to a call from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office for a lost and injured hiker on the Arizona Trail near Pauline Ridge,' according to CBP. MORE: Toddler found wandering streets alone with soiled diaper leads police back to shocking scene at home 'A U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations helicopter located the hiker, but rugged terrain and dense foliage prevented the helicopter from landing, and the rescue was conducted by agents on the ground,' officials said. After reaching the hiker's location, agents discovered that the unnamed man had been lost for two days. They were able to provide immediate medical aid and transported him to the Sonoita-Elgin Fire Department for further evaluation and treatment. MORE: Cop dies when police car split in 2 by light pole while in pursuit of suspect during chase 'I am incredibly proud of our agents' swift and professional response to these incidents,' said Tucson Sector Chief Patrol Agent Sean L. McGoffin. 'These rescues are a testament to their training, teamwork and unwavering commitment to public safety. Our agents and teams continuously demonstrate their dedication to saving people's lives.' 2 hikers stranded in remote areas of Arizona desert rescued in separate incidents originally appeared on
