August 15, 2006
HIDALGO, TEXAS: Afghan Man Captured Swimming Across Border

team4news.com

HIDALGO, Texas -- An Afghan man remained in federal custody in the Valley Monday after being caught illegally entering the country.

U.S. Border Patrol officials told Action 4 News that the 30-year-old man was captured around 3:00 p.m. Friday about 1 mile east of the Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge.

As he swam across the Rio Grande, he was quickly apprehended by agents without incident, authorities said.

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Posted by Richard at August 15, 2006
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