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Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has its own helicopters for search and rescue operations, including some rescues of recent border crossers who call 911 dispatchers in the county.

When migrants crossing the US-Mexico border get into trouble, 911 is there

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The US-Mexico border is an unforgiving place, where weather can shift quickly from blazing heat to freezing nights. And even those trying to cross into the US illegally will call 911 when they are scared, suffering and need help.

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