Tradgedy Strikes Border Patrol

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May 14th, 2007

INDIO, May 12, 2007 (CNS) - A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent was found dead floating in a canal near the city of Niland, east of Salton Sea, authorities announced Saturday.
Richard Goldstein, 37, a five-year veteran of the Border Patrol assigned to the El Centro Sector’s Indio Station, was found floating in the Coachella Canal after agents reported him missing around 3 p.m., Border Patrol Agent David Kim told reporters.
Goldstein was reported missing after agents found his vehicle parked and idling along the Coachella Canal, Border Patrol officials said.
"The loss of such a promising young agent, bravely carrying out his duty, has created a great emptiness within our ranks," said Carl L. McClafferty, chief patrol agent of the El Centro Sector.
"Our thoughts and prayers are now with his family, as we honor his courage and sacrifice," he said.
Goldstein’s death was being investigated by the Imperial County Sheriff’s Department, officials said.
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