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Coast Guard personnel returned fire after receiving shots from the Mexican side of the Rio Grande River during a migrant interception operation on September 26.
The incident occurred near Garceno, a small town in Starr County, Texas, while federal agencies conducted joint operations in the area.
Officials confirmed on Friday that the Coast Guard was working with other federal agencies when the initial gunshots were heard, prompting a return of fire.
The Coast Guard stated that no injuries were reported among its personnel or other involved parties, and no damage occurred to Coast Guard assets or equipment.
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