SAN LUIS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in San Luiz, rescued an overdose victim, who was brought to the Port of Entry by his mother.
The victim, a U.S. citizen was brought to the port at approximately 12:28 a.m. unconscious and unresponsive.
EMTs administered one dose of NARCAN via nasal spray, due to no effect the officers administered a second dose of NARCAN. EMTs continued to provide medical care until the arrival of the San Luis Fire Department. Upon arrival, the San Luis Fire Department (SLFD) took over providing medical care to the man who began to regain consciousness.
The man’s mother was admitted into the United States and the SLFD transported the man and his mother to the Yuma Regional Medical Center for further care.
“The men and women of the Tucson Field Office continue to display unparalleled levels of dedication and professionalism,” said Guadalupe Ramirez, Director of Field Operations, Tucson Field Office. “This heroic event which took place at the San Luis Port of Entry exemplifies CBP’s core values of vigilance, service, and integrity.”