Border Patrol as First Responders | San Antonio News

0:00It's September 11th. Welcome to San Antonio News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Over the Labor Day weekend, U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Laredo sector responded to three separate emergencies near Freeer, Texas. These incidents included a child experiencing a medical issue and two separate vehicle rollovers. Officials confirmed that none of these situations were related to immigration enforcement. The first call came in on the morning of September 6th. A family at the Freeer Border Patrol checkpoint asked for help with a child who was showing signs of a panic attack. A Border Patrol emergency medical technician assessed the child, provided oxygen with the parents' permission, and the child felt better and continued. Their journey. The following day, September 7th, agents responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 44. They provided initial medical assessment and coordinated with emergency medical services. Both individuals involved were taken to a Laredo hospital for further evaluation.

1:00Then, on September 8th, another rollover occurred on Highway 44. Agents were, again, first on the scene, providing an initial evaluation. The driver in this instance declined further medical transport. These responses highlight the critical role Border Patrol agents play as first responders in remote areas. Many agents are trained emergency medical technicians, capable of providing immediate assistance until other services can arrive, especially in locations where response times can be significantly delayed.