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A Border Patrol agent has died after wrecking his ATV while chasing illegal immigrants near McAllen early this morning.
He was reportedly tracking the group after they had crossed the border when he wrecked. He was found unresponsive and was later pronounced dead at an area hospital.
"The death of an agent who died while securing our nation's border is a tremendous loss for our organization and our nation," said Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz. "Our prayers are with his family and co-workers during this difficult time."