Coverage dated October 30, 2021

1 dead trying to swim across border from Tijuana, 13 captured

Headline from The Hill

Officials said one person is dead and 13 others were pulled from the Pacific Ocean after a large group attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border by swimming around a barrier in San Diego, Calif.

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Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Times

    One Dead After Dozens Try to Swim Around San Diego Border Fence (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    As many as 70 swimmers tried to make the crossing from Tijuana, the U.S. authorities said. Thirty-six people were detained.

  2. The Hill

    1 dead trying to swim across border from Tijuana, 13 captured (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Officials said one person is dead and 13 others were pulled from the Pacific Ocean after a large group attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border by swimming around a barrier in San Diego, Calif.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    One dead, 13 rescued in large-scale attempt to swim around U.S.-Mexico border fence (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Authorities estimate 70 migrants were trying to swim to Border Field State Park in San Diego.

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    1 dead, 13 captured swimming across US border in San Diego (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    SAN DIEGO (AP) — One person died and another 13 people were pulled from the Pacific Ocean after a large group attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border by swimming around a barrier in San Diego…

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