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Tucson, Ariz. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol agents rescued a woman trapped in a well near Cowlic, Ariz., south of Federal Route 20 on the Tohono O’Odham Indian Reservation, yesterday.

Four illegal aliens apprehended earlier in the day reported to Border Patrol agents that they left behind five individuals in distress. Tucson Sector’s Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) team was notified and immediately began a search for the five missing people. The cooperative efforts of BORSTAR agents, CBP Air and Marine units, and Border Patrol canine units led to the successful location of the group.

One member of the group, a female Mexican citizen, was found trapped inside a well. After three hours, the woman was rescued from the well. The woman was treated on scene by BORSTAR agents and Sells EMS for dehydration and a mild allergic reaction to bee stings. She refused further medical treatment.

The remaining four individuals, also found to be Mexican nationals, were not in need of any medical assistance. All five individuals were processed for a voluntary return to Mexico.

From October 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007 Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents have rescued 200 people.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.