The harrowing incident depicts how a recent migrant, Petronila Elizabeth Poma Perez, tragically fell to her death, raising major concerns regarding the Border Patrol's emergency response protocols.
The body-worn camera footage reveals a chaotic 24-minute response from both Border Patrol agents and San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel before Poma Perez succumbed to her injuries.
Since 2019, local hospitals report a fivefold increase in border fall-related injuries, which critics attribute to the heightened border fence established under former President Trump.
The release of the body-worn camera footage underlines critical questions about the adequacy of Border Patrol’s responses to emergencies, as pointed out by immigration advocates and aid volunteers.
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