Odds of Being Caught Swimming into the US from Mexico

Entering the U.S. by swimming across the border is illegal and extremely dangerous. The Border Patrol uses:

• Surveillance towers, cameras, sensors
• Marine/air patrols
• Ground agents

Detection probability varies by location, technology, weather, staffing, and time. No reliable odds exist. Attempting it risks drowning, hypothermia, detention, deportation, family separation, and criminal prosecution. Legal pathways are the only safe option.