politics
April 4, 2026
Man Drowns When High-Speed Smuggling Pursuit Ends at Rio Grande
Driver and illegals flee back to Mexico as troopers rescue others in border river
TL;DR
- A body was recovered from the Rio Grande following a dangerous smuggling attempt in Laredo.
- A high-speed pursuit led by Texas DPS troopers ended when the smuggler's vehicle entered the Rio Grande.
- The driver and three individuals fled to Mexico, while two were rescued from the river.
- A TxDPS Tactical Marine Unit recovered the body of a male who drowned.
- Texas authorities continue to intercept smuggling attempts daily.
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