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100 illegal immigrants found in Ariz.
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| Contributor | Thomas Walker |
| Last Edited | Thomas Walker Jul 19, 2006 11:32am |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Jul 19, 2006 11:00am |
| Description | TONOPAH, Ariz. - About 100 illegal immigrants were rescued from the desert about 50 miles west of Phoenix, many suffering from dehydration and exhaustion after triple-digit heat.
Seven immigrants and three sheriff's deputies were taken to hospitals after the rescues late Tuesday, said Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Officers used a helicopter, canine units, all-terrain vehicles and foot patrols to find them.
The immigrants told authorities that three people had died, but Kempher said no bodies had been found.
Deputies were pulled out of the desert when night fell, said sheriff's Sgt. Jim Kempher. They left water behind and posted some deputies in the area until the search could resume later Wednesday for any more immigrants.
Arpaio, whose office made the discovery, said investigators suspect the immigrants were left in the area until smugglers could arrange for transportation elsewhere. |
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