The swift actions by members of a joint Arizona National Guard and U.S. Border Patrol flight crew are credited with saving the life of a 17-year-old Guatemalan male, who entered the country illegally.
On Monday, the teen was rescued when he was found alone and in distress in the desert near Sells.
The UH-60 Blackhawk flight crew responded to a 911 emergency call for help while conducting a partnered border security mission.
The teen entered the U.S. illegally before succumbing to the effects of Arizona’s harsh desert environment. A Border Patrol medical technician administered intravenous fluids to the unaccompanied minor who suffered from severe heat exhaustion and dehydration.
The teen was treated and his health ensured before being transported to Border Patrol’s Tucson Station for processing for illegal entry into the United States.