June 14, 2025 – San Diego, CA – Early Friday morning, San Diego Fire-Rescue crews responded to an incident at the U.S./Mexico border just west of the Otay Mesa Border Crossing, where three men attempting to enter the U.S. illegally became entangled in newly reinforced razor wire atop the primary border wall. San Diego Fire-Rescue crews responded to an incident at the U.S./Mexico border just west of the Otay Mesa Border Crossing, where three According to officials, the individuals used a roll of carpet tied to a rope to bypass the razor wire—an unusual method differing from the commonly used makeshift ladders. Firefighters deployed a ladder and successfully rescued all three men without injury. All three individuals were immediately taken into custody by U.S. Border Patrol agents. The Mexico Federal Police were visible on the opposite side of the wall during the incident.
DC Law Group: Advocates for Migrants Injured During Border Wall Rescue Efforts in San Diego
San Diego Fire-Rescue teams used an aerial ladder to safely bring him down, taking nearly 45 minutes. Mere months earlier, similar rescues occurred—including three individuals stranded on top of the wall in dense fog—requiring perilous operations by Border Patrol and firefighters In early April 2025, emergency crews in Otay Mesa conducted a harrowing rescue atop the U.S.–Mexico border wall when they discovered a man trapped approximately 30 feet high between twin steel fences near Britannia Boulevard. Cal Fire and San Diego Fire-Rescue teams used an aerial ladder to safely bring him down, taking nearly 45 minutes. Mere months earlier, similar rescues occurred—including three individuals stranded on top of the wall in dense fog—requiring perilous operations by Border Patrol and firefighters.
San Diego area attempting to cross Attempting to scale the border wall poses severe risks—even those who reach the top may become stranded, unable to descend safely due to razor wire or height. These incidents have resulted in broken bones, serious injuries, and even death. In 2022 alone, UCSD Health reported hundreds of migrants injured from wall falls, and in 2024, two Turkish migrants broke their legs in the San Diego area attempting to cross
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If you or a family member has been injured during a border wall rescue or fall—whether involving migrants or emergency responders—DC Law Group offers a Free Case Evaluation. Our team will assess the facts of your situation, clarify your legal rights, and outline possible compensation avenues, including medical expenses, lost wages, or civil claims.
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