3 Rescued From Atop Otay Mesa Border Wall

OTAY MESA, CA — Three people were rescued from atop the U.S.-Mexico border wall at Otay Mesa Monday, but none were injured and all were detained.

Firefighters responded to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection backup call about three Mexican nationals who were stuck at the top of the border wall near Britannia Boulevard and Britannia Court around 7:30 a.m., according to the San Diego Fire and Rescue Department.

Border Patrol agents confirmed the three people were detained and awaiting processing.

— City News Service