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Rio Grande City honors sergeant who rescued two people from the Rio Grande after smuggling pursuit
Summary
The Rio Grande City Commission recognized Sergeant Epifanio Perez of the Rio Grande City Police Department on April 10 after he entered the Rio Grande and rescued two people following a high-speed pursuit, officials said.
Rio Grande City commissioners on April 10 honored Sergeant Epifanio Perez of the Rio Grande City Police Department after a high-speed pursuit ended near the Rio Grande and two people being smuggled into the United States entered the river and faced life‑threatening conditions.
Mayor Falcone told the commission that Perez “launched himself into the river and successfully rescued both individuals, ultimately saving their…
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