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Naco, Arizona - Border Patrol agents from the Tucson Sector assisted in delivering a baby Tuesday in a remote area of the Coronado National Forest.

This morning Border Patrol agents assigned to the Naco Station found 20 illegal aliens in a remote area of the Coronado National Forest. Before the group could be transported to the Naco Station, one of the women stated that she was pregnant and that her water had broken. Before Emergency Medical Service personnel could arrive, the woman gave birth. Border Patrol agents at the scene assisted with delivering the child and provided medical assistance. EMS arrived and transported the woman and child.

More than 70 Border Patrol agents in the Tucson Sector are certified as Emergency Medical Technicians to assist individuals who risk many dangers attempting to illegally enter the U.S. Border Patrol agents are all certified as First Responders prior to graduating from the Border Patrol Academy.

Through July 31, Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents have rescued 382 individuals.