India, July 2 -- As extreme summer temperatures return to the desert, U.S. Border Patrol agents have urged both the public and those looking to illegally enter the United States to take the heat seriously and understand the life-threatening risks of venturing into remote areas without adequate preparation.
Every year, Border Patrol Agents encounter individuals suffering from heat-related illnesses after attempting to cross vast stretches of desert in triple-digit temperatures. Dehydration, heat stroke, and death are common consequences for those who underestimate the intensity of the environment.
"Our desert is relentless this time of year", said Tucson Sector Chief Patrol Agent Sean L. McGoffin. "The heat does not discriminate. It can ta...