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April 13, 2009 - 10:50 AM
FROM THE DAILY PRESS STAFF REPORTS
Off-roaders beware.
The international border with Mexico is becoming of increasing concern to the U.S. Government due to an increase in dangerous illegal activities and an escalating trend in border violence.
Visitors to BLM public lands along the California-Mexico border including the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area in Imperial County, need to be aware of activities around them, according to a notice from the Bureau of Land Management. If you see anything that looks illegal, suspicious or out of place, please do not intervene. Note your location and call 911, or report it to the nearest law enforcement authority.
The BLM is cautioning the public to be aware of their surroundings when visiting public lands in San Diego and Imperial Counties and to follow these safety tips:
• Cell phone service is out of range in many remote areas.
• Know where you are at all times, follow good safety procedures.
• Do not pick-up hitch hikers.
• Keep valuables out of sight and lock your vehicle.
• Avoid traveling outside of well-marked roads and routes.
• People in distress may ask for food, water or other assistance. Do not make contact. Report the location of the distressed people to the nearest BLM or other law enforcement authority.
April 13, 2009 - 10:50 AM
FROM THE DAILY PRESS STAFF REPORTS
Off-roaders beware.
The international border with Mexico is becoming of increasing concern to the U.S. Government due to an increase in dangerous illegal activities and an escalating trend in border violence.
Visitors to BLM public lands along the California-Mexico border including the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area in Imperial County, need to be aware of activities around them, according to a notice from the Bureau of Land Management. If you see anything that looks illegal, suspicious or out of place, please do not intervene. Note your location and call 911, or report it to the nearest law enforcement authority.
The BLM is cautioning the public to be aware of their surroundings when visiting public lands in San Diego and Imperial Counties and to follow these safety tips:
• Cell phone service is out of range in many remote areas.
• Know where you are at all times, follow good safety procedures.
• Do not pick-up hitch hikers.
• Keep valuables out of sight and lock your vehicle.
• Avoid traveling outside of well-marked roads and routes.
• People in distress may ask for food, water or other assistance. Do not make contact. Report the location of the distressed people to the nearest BLM or other law enforcement authority.
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