Raft Crossing: Infant, 3 Adults Arrested at U.S.-Canada Border

0:00It's March 27. Welcome in. This is Toronto News Today, where local news meets AI. US border agents in Buffalo arrested three adults earlier this month after they crossed from Canada on a small rubber raft over the icy Niagara. River, with an infant in tow. On March 15, patrols investigated reports of illegal entry from the Ontario side and quickly spotted the raft along with the group hiding. Hereby, including a man from Mexico, a man from Ireland, and a woman from the United Kingdom. Officials highlighted the extreme risks involved, noting that navigating freezing waters in such a fragile vessel endangers not only the crossers, but also border agents responding to these calls. The Mexican raft operator, who has no prior criminal record, now faces federal charges for human smuggling, unwaful entry, and child endangerment. Meanwhile, the Irish man had been deported in June 2025 and faces extradition to Rhode Island for felony assault after his immigration.

1:00Case. The British woman and her infant were processed in return to Canada, underscoring how these northern border incidents continue to test enforcement. Efforts amid harsh conditions.