Woman falls to her death while climbing 30-foot US-Mexico border in San Diego

one year ago

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A female migrant was found dead near the U.S.–Mexico border at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego Friday afternoon.

The woman died after falling while trying to climb the 30-foot fence, officials said. No information about her identity was released.

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