Border fence being repaired

August 01, 2012 8:30 PM

Construction crews are on the site where a 114-foot section of border fencing collapsed last month near Los Algodones, Baja Calif., and are in the process of reinforcing the existing fence near the damaged area. According to the Yuma Sector Border Patrol Public Affairs Office, the Army Corps of Engineers is assessing the damage and considering the most efficient and effective means of repair.
The 18-foot-tall section of steel fencing collapsed during earth-moving work on the Mexican side. Once engineers determine the best way to repair the wall, they will have a better idea how long it will take to complete the repairs. Security has been increased at the scene and will remain so until repairs are complete. You can see where they removed dirt right up to the fence on the Mexican side.