Man rescued from border wall, arrested for illegal entry

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso firefighters rescued a man who wasn't able to climb down the border wall, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection statement on Tuesday.

CBP said the man tried to illegally enter the U.S. by scaling the border wall near Loop 375 and Yarbrough.

Agents arrested the man for illegal entry after emergency medical services determined he had no injuries, according to CBP.

CBP sent a statement regarding the incident:

"Illegally entering the United States, as well as climbing tall barriers and fences designed to secure our Border and protect our communities is extremely dangerous. Individuals who disregard these warnings place themselves, first responders and nearby property owners at risk. If you illegally enter the United States, you will be prosecuted and removed."