A concerning trend is emerging at the San Diego border, where migrants are resorting to unconventional methods, including jet skis and surfboards, to circumvent the border wall. Reports indicate that individuals are utilizing boats, jet skis, and even surfboards to enter San Diego, while some are attempting to swim across the border. Border Patrol Agent Gerardo Gutierrez disclosed to the Tijuana-based El Sol newspaper that this year alone, approximately six hundred people have been apprehended while trying to cross the border via water routes.
The use of jet skis and boats to bypass the border wall poses a significant challenge for border enforcement. San Diego State Senator Brian Jones has raised concerns about the dangers associated with these attempts, emphasizing the risks faced by both migrants and law enforcement personnel.
State Senator Brian Jones, who serves as the Senate Minority Leader, expressed the urgent need for the federal government to address the situation. He highlighted the perilous nature of attempting to climb the border wall or swim around it, emphasizing the injuries sustained by individuals engaging in these risky maneuvers. According to Jones, this is not only a matter of border security but also a humanitarian concern.
Senator Jones argues that the border is currently vulnerable, allowing individuals to exploit weaknesses in the security infrastructure. His call for federal intervention underscores the broader debate surrounding immigration policies and the need for comprehensive and effective measures to secure the nation’s borders.
This is not the first time such incidents have occurred, as Senator Jones points out witnessing similar occurrences late last year. The persistence of these challenges raises questions about the adequacy of current border control measures and the need for a comprehensive strategy to address both land and water border security.
