A tragic incident occurred at the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego, resulting in the death of a woman. According to officials, the woman fell from a 30-foot fence near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry on Friday afternoon.
The rise in fatal falls along the San Diego-Tijuana border has been a cause for concern, with a staggering 162% increase over the past three years. The Mexican Consulate in San Diego attributes this alarming trend, in part, to the construction of a 30-foot border fence during the Trump administration.
Pedro Rios, an immigration volunteer organizer, expressed his distress over the situation, stating, "People more and more are facing traumatic life-altering injuries when they fall, and they injure themselves, or death as the case of this woman."
San Diego Sector Chief Patrol Agent Patricia McGurk-Daniel emphasized the necessity of a higher border fence, not only as a deterrent for migrants but also as a means for U.S. border agents to prepare for potential threats.
She explained, "It's a high fence so you don't want to cross it, but it's also tall enough that our agents can see through and see what's coming at them."
This incident comes at a time when hundreds of migrants have gathered at the San Diego border area, seeking entry into the United States. In fact, it is reported to be the largest group to arrive at the wall since the expiration of Title 42, a policy that allowed for the rapid expulsion of migrants due to public health concerns.
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