Overview
- Firefighters in Playas de Tijuana pulled a man from the surf after strong currents pinned him to the border wall’s bars.
- The fire department’s aquatic unit swam out, freed him within minutes, and brought him to shore for Red Cross care.
- Officials said he had no injuries and did not need a hospital transfer.
- Authorities said he went into the water trying to cross into the United States, and they urged people to avoid dangerous surf and follow lifeguard guidance.
- This was the second similar rescue in two days, underscoring a recurring risk that keeps pressuring Tijuana’s aquatic response teams.