POSTED: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 5:02pm
UPDATED: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 5:02pm
FALFURRIAS- Border Patrol agents rescued an illegal alien, who is six months pregnant.
According to Border Patrol Agents, they rescued the pregnant woman early Tuesday morning after she called 911 and said she was lost and in distress in Falfurrias.
The woman, an 18-year-old citizen of Mexico, requested medical attention and was transported to a hospital in Kingsville. After being medically cleared she will be processed for return to Mexico.
Officials said border agents have rescued 10 illegal aliens who became distressed while attempting to illegally enter the U.S. or while circumventing a traffic checkpoint on foot