Searchers have finally found the body of a Texas National Guard soldier who jumped into the Rio Grande to save illegal immigrants who were drowning.
“We are devastated by the loss of a member of our Guard family,” said Maj. Gen. Tom Suelzer, adjutant general for Texas, in a statement. “We recognize the selflessness of this heroic Soldier who put his life above others in service to our state and national security. The Texas Military Department sends our deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.”
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The 22-year-old artilleryman’s body had been missing for three days after he selflessly jumped into the Rio Grande to save a group of illegal immigrants trapped in the current.
“The National Guardsman jumped into the river and tried to rescue, and he never came out,” Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber said.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the death of SPC Bishop E. Evans who was reported missing in Eagle Pass on Friday,” Abbott said in a statement. “Our National Guard soldiers risk their lives every day to serve and protect others and we are eternally grateful for the way SPC Evans heroically served his state and country. I thank the members of the Texas National Guard, the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Border Patrol, and local law enforcement for working around the clock to locate this soldier.”
Eagle Pass has seen a lot of crossings, in the video below a group of Cuban immigrants illegally cross the border.
Good morning from Eagle Pass, TX, where the crossings get started early every day. This group ran from Mexican police before crossing over, and once they reached the US, they became very emotional. They told me they are Cuban. Huge numbers of Cubans here in recent weeks. @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/rqxTeVDFB6
— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) April 26, 2022
Thanks to Joe Biden the area is being overwhelmed.
BORDER UPDATE – PLEASE WATCH: Took a stop while boating down the river with @CBP to climb up where 50-100 had just crossed in Eagle Pass, Texas… all enriching cartels & overwhelming CBP while dangerous felons & potential terrorists walk in & Texaa ranchers live in fear. pic.twitter.com/uNpjYWJHGi
— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) April 25, 2022
Meanwhile, Joe Biden has not mentioned the death of artilleryman SPC Bishop E. Evans who died as a result of Joe Biden’s failed border policy.
Jen Psaki says she has “no update on the president’s outreach” to the family of Texas National Guardsman Bishop Evans pic.twitter.com/gNYxlwulK2
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 25, 2022
