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Title: Dramatic birth in border crossing
Source: AZ Central
URL Source: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0606baby06.html
Published: Jun 6, 2005
Author: Susan Carroll
Post Date: 2005-06-06 12:47:27 by Mr Nuke Buzzcut
Keywords: Dramatic, crossing, border
Views: 191
Comments: 41

Dramatic birth in border crossing
Baby born on helicopter

Susan Carroll
Republic Tucson Bureau
Jun. 6, 2005 12:00 AM

TUCSON - Elva Hernandez's contractions were getting closer. Every 90 seconds. Every 80 seconds.

At seven months pregnant, she was about to deliver a premature baby in the middle of the Arizona desert. Her eldest son, 14-year-old Alejandro, and a cousin had already gone off three hours earlier, searching for the U.S. Border Patrol to bring help. Her husband stayed with her as the contractions started getting closer.

She prayed, bargained with God, swearing her seventh attempt to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally would be her last.

"I promised if everything went well, if he saved my family, my children, we would go back to Mexico," she said. "We wouldn't try to cross again."

Out on Arivaca Road, Hernandez's son and cousin flagged down Border Patrol agents, who dispatched a helicopter and spotted a fire set by the family.

Agents reached Hernandez, quickly determined she was in labor, and called headquarters to dispatch a medical helicopter, said Vincent Hampel, deputy commander of the Tucson search and rescue squad. The contractions were a minute apart, he said.

Hernandez, 29, was loaded onto a LifeNet Arizona medical helicopter and delivered a 3½-pound baby boy 20 minutes into the flight on May 29, six minutes from University Medical Center in Tucson, said Rick Weiler, program director for the emergency medical company.

The baby, named Christian, remains in intensive care at the Tucson hospital.

The mother was released Tuesday and said the family plans to return to Xalapa, Mexico, as soon as the baby is well enough to travel.

Hernandez and her family left their home in the southern state of Veracruz and arrived at the Arizona-Sonora border April 21. They paid a smuggler $4,500 upfront and promised to pay more when they arrived in Chicago, but they couldn't make it through the border gantlet.

Christian, a U.S. citizen, will be able to apply for legal status on his parents' behalf once he reaches age 21.


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#1. To: Mr Nuke Buzzcut (#0)

They paid a smuggler $4,500 upfront and promised to pay more when they arrived in Chicago, but they couldn't make it through the border gantlet.

This is a fortune in Mexico..where would they get this much $$ plus to pay a coyote.. ..

None of us are free......

Zipporah  posted on  2005-06-06   15:55:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: Zipporah (#1)

That's what I've always wondered - hell, I'm a computer programmer who's been full employed for 17 years and I couldn't afford to throw away $4,500 on some nefarious scheme.

Dakmar  posted on  2005-06-06   15:59:37 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: Zipporah, Mr Nuke Buzzcut (#1)

Hernandez, 29, was loaded onto a LifeNet Arizona medical helicopter and delivered a 3½-pound baby boy 20 minutes into the flight on May 29,

The chopper should have hovered over the border until the delivery, then both mother and child could have been unceremoniously dropped kicked back to the land of cucarachas.


Yez, Baaz!

Flintlock  posted on  2005-06-06   16:03:23 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: Zipporah (#1)

This is a fortune in Mexico..where would they get this much $$ plus to pay a coyote.. ..

That must be where all that money the illegals send back to Mexico is going.

Dakmar  posted on  2005-06-06   16:04:18 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: Dakmar (#4)

That must be where all that money the illegals send back to Mexico is going.

Bingo!


Yez, Baaz!

Flintlock  posted on  2005-06-06   16:06:03 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: Zipporah (#1)

It was also her seventh attempt. Assuming she paid $4,500 each time, that's $31,500.

One could probably invest a little of that and retire quite nicely in Mexico.

Dakmar  posted on  2005-06-06   16:07:35 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: Flintlock (#5)

Why build your own country when you can leech off others, eh?

Dakmar  posted on  2005-06-06   16:09:36 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: Dakmar (#6)

It was also her seventh attempt. Assuming she paid $4,500 each time, that's $31,500.

One could probably invest a little of that and retire quite nicely in Mexico.

exactly.. where are these people getting the money?

None of us are free......

Zipporah  posted on  2005-06-06   16:10:44 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: Dakmar (#2)

That's what I've always wondered - hell, I'm a computer programmer who's been full employed for 17 years and I couldn't afford to throw away $4,500 on some nefarious scheme.

I know.. and if they are leaving Mexico because they have no opportunites there and NEED a job.. what the heck?

None of us are free......

Zipporah  posted on  2005-06-06   16:11:52 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: Dakmar (#6)

Seven attempts. It sounds as if the border patrol popped her seven times. I think we need to start escalating the penalties so as to create a bit of deterrence.

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Mr Nuke Buzzcut  posted on  2005-06-06   16:13:54 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#11. To: Dakmar (#7)

Why build your own country when you can leech off others, eh?

Si' Senior

BTW You want a good deal on a used seeeester?


Yez, Baaz!

Flintlock  posted on  2005-06-06   16:14:13 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: Flintlock (#11)

See, now if Reagan had let the commies take over Central America they'd all be busy building walls to keep anyone from escaping. :)

Dakmar  posted on  2005-06-06   16:17:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: Dakmar (#12)

I'd have been happy if Reagan would have just deported the 2.5 million illegal aliens, rather than granting them immunity in 1986.

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Mr Nuke Buzzcut  posted on  2005-06-06   16:21:06 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#14. To: Dakmar (#12)

if Reagan had let the commies take over Central America they'd all be busy building walls to keep anyone from escaping. :)

ROTFLMAO!

Is it to late to change my voter registration to the Wetback Commie Party?


Yez, Baaz!

Flintlock  posted on  2005-06-06   16:23:33 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#15. To: Mr Nuke Buzzcut (#13)

I'd have been happy if Reagan would have just deported the 2.5 million illegal aliens, rather than granting them immunity in 1986.

That, imho, was the stupidest thing he ever did. He must have been taking advice from Poppy Arbusto.

Dakmar  posted on  2005-06-06   16:25:25 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#16. To: Dakmar (#2)

I couldn't afford to throw away $4,500 on some nefarious scheme.

Nefarious scheme? You've gotta be kidding man! Hell, at T-minus 2 months old the little urchin's already gotten his mama free baby delivery service and himself free intensive care as long as need be. By the time the little sumbitch is old enough to be born, he'll already have screwed the taxpayers out of over a million dollars.

Sounds pretty lucrative to me. I wish I could get that kind of return on $4,500.

I have little chioce in the matter.
I can either drink, or I can weep.
I find drinking to be much more subtle.

Esso  posted on  2005-06-06   16:37:20 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#17. To: Esso (#16)

Well when you put it that way....

Calgary here I come!!!

Dakmar  posted on  2005-06-06   16:39:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#18. To: Dakmar (#17)

Calgary here I come!!!

Damn, that one went so far over my head I didn't see it or even hear it, ol' buddy.

I have little chioce in the matter.
I can either drink, or I can weep.
I find drinking to be much more subtle.

Esso  posted on  2005-06-06   16:47:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#19. To: Dakmar (#15)

That, imho, was the stupidest thing he ever did. He must have been taking advice from Poppy Arbusto.

By 1986 the alzhiemers was taking its toll.

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Mr Nuke Buzzcut  posted on  2005-06-06   16:49:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#20. To: Esso (#18)

Calgary

Dakmar  posted on  2005-06-06   16:58:19 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#21. To: Dakmar (#20)

Oh! So you're thinkin' about scamming some free health care? Never happen, they'd deport your ass in a heartbeat. I'm afraid you'll be expected to die for the good of society when the time comes, like the rest of us.

But I do have this idea that involves a deep suntan, black hair dye, Spanish lessons, and a set of black contact lenses I'd like to run by you sometime.

I have little chioce in the matter.
I can either drink, or I can weep.
I find drinking to be much more subtle.

Esso  posted on  2005-06-06   17:09:01 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#22. To: Esso (#21)

I refuse to learn Spanish on general principal, but a quart of cognac will produce some mighy fine gibberish.

Dakmar  posted on  2005-06-06   17:14:49 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#23. To: Dakmar (#22)

a quart of cognac

Accccck, Frenchie gear-squeezins don't come in no quarts! Would you settle for a 750ml?

I have little chioce in the matter.
I can either drink, or I can weep.
I find drinking to be much more subtle.

Esso  posted on  2005-06-06   17:20:42 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#24. To: Dakmar, Neil McIver, toddbrendanfahey, Mr Nuke Buzzcut, Esso, Flintlock, Coral Snake, Zipporah, lodwick, All (#20)

SWITCH TO CANADA!

Click on pic for Quicktime movie...


And from Ubergeek:

Switch to Linux (click this link)


Or, switch to both and play them at the same time!

robin  posted on  2005-06-06   19:49:53 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#25. To: robin (#24)

There is that option for many.

Right now, mine is buying much more ammo.

I won't let the fuckers drive me from my home.

Yet.

Cheers, sweets.

Lod  posted on  2005-06-06   20:02:44 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#26. To: lodwick (#25)

We're headed up Chertoff's new Trail of Tears, the Appalachian Trail...cabin in Vermont...

Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.

Eoghan  posted on  2005-06-06   20:08:07 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#27. To: Eoghan (#26)

Great good luck with it, friend.

Many, do not have the options that some on this forum still have.

Anyone who can do a Vermont winter, can do most anything...see the founding of this country whenever you need encouragement.

Keep us posted on it.

Lod  posted on  2005-06-06   20:15:44 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#28. To: lodwick (#25)

Right now, mine is buying much more ammo.

I'm trying to find a deal on a Bushmaster (Gwinn) Arm Pistol for carry and retiring my Glock to backup duty. Want a little more stopping power.

I have little chioce in the matter.
I can either drink, or I can weep.
I find drinking to be much more subtle.

Esso  posted on  2005-06-06   20:17:04 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#29. To: robin (#24)

SWITCH TO CANADA!

Canada is a double edged sword.

As someone who has researched moving there and visited, I can say that most Americans would be unhappy there.

If you're looking for smaller, less intrusive government, look elsewhere.


Yez, Baaz!

Flintlock  posted on  2005-06-06   20:17:53 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#30. To: lodwick (#27)

Yeah, I've got photos of snow drifts almost reaching the powerlines...a sniper's paradise...hahahha.

Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.

Eoghan  posted on  2005-06-06   20:20:46 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#31. To: Esso, Egohan, all (#28)

Back soon with weapons' talk. Gotta make Mrs.L's dinner.

Lod  posted on  2005-06-06   20:26:36 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#32. To: Eoghan, Flintlock, Dakmar (#30)

Think British Columbia...

(click on link to decourcy island)

robin  posted on  2005-06-06   20:33:19 ET  (2 images) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#33. To: robin (#32)

Yes, I lived on Whidbey Is, WA. for a year and half when I was in the marine corps...Know the area well. I loved little Orca Island. And Vancouver, Canada is amazing...An international city, so there's no bang for the buck. --That is, bang for material bucks ;)...Yes, gorgeous women for the gents.

Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.

Eoghan  posted on  2005-06-06   20:56:17 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#34. To: Esso, Egohan, all (#30)

My latest puchase, with the "good" ammo:

The FN FiveSeveN

Mine does not have the fat glove-accepting trigger guard, but in every other way is good to go.

(Even the civilian model has a plenty, and I do mean PLENTY, big trigger guard - just squared, not rounded.)

It is a hoot to shoot. Especially with the insight illuminating/laser red-dot target acquisition system mounted on the lower rail.

Happy shooting, everyone.

Lod  posted on  2005-06-06   21:12:59 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#35. To: lodwick (#34)

Bushmaster (Gwinn) Armpistol Yep, thats an M16 magazine. 2950fps & ~1000ft/lbs @ muzzle.

I have little chioce in the matter.
I can either drink, or I can weep.
I find drinking to be much more subtle.

Esso  posted on  2005-06-06   21:40:04 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#36. To: Esso (#35)

SWEET!

I WILL check it out.

Thank you.

Gonzo for today, folks.

Lod  posted on  2005-06-06   22:26:35 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#37. To: lodwick (#34)

The FN FiveSeveN

A beauty...and light, what rounds are those?

Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.

Eoghan  posted on  2005-06-06   22:40:40 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#38. To: Eoghan (#37)

5.7x28mm

Google it and check it out.

Another .22 on super-steroids...but this one's a center fire.

Cheers.

Lod  posted on  2005-06-07   19:40:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#39. To: lodwick (#38)

I'm sold...under $500 w/lasar sights?

High magazine capacity: The Five-seveN® comes standard with 20-round magazine.

High stopping power: The Five-seveN® fires the 5.7x28mm SS190 Ball round which reliably penetrates Kevlar helmets and vests as well as CRISAT protection.

High hit probability: The Five-seveN's® extremely low recoil impulse results in virtually no muzzle climb, thereby facilitating fast and controllable follow-up shots.

Yet, the Five-seveN® is:

Light and ergonomic: Weighing 30% less than most 9mm pistols, the smoothly-contoured Five-seveN® is comfortable to carry and quick to deploy.

Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.

Eoghan  posted on  2005-06-07   19:48:47 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#40. To: Eoghan (#39)

under $500 w/lasar sights?

...sorry.

This goofy weapon is from $850 up, with only iron sights.

The Insight rail scope (which is very, very cool, btw) is another $250.

For more information google "fn fiveseven" and stand back.

gunsamerica.com has an entire section devoted to various FN weapons and ammo.

Stay armed, stay safe.

Cheers.

Lod  posted on  2005-06-07   19:57:21 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#41. To: lodwick (#40)

Wow, nice weapon, though sounds over-priced, I'll have to shop this piece around...

Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.

Eoghan  posted on  2005-06-07   20:04:36 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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