United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, May 11, 2007
Add to My HeroesRichard Goldstein
Border Patrol Agent Richard Goldstein drowned in the Coachella Canal near Niland, California, east of the Salton Sea.
After he went missing, Agent Goldstein's canine partner was found sitting alongside his vehicle, which was parked and idling near the canal. The Customs and Border Protection and California Highway Patrol Air divisions assisted several border patrol agents in the search for the missing agent. A short time later he was found drowned a few miles from his vehicle.
Agent Goldstein's canine partner, Carlo, was wet, and markings in the area indicate the dog had been in the water and struggled to get out of the canal. It is believed that Agent Goldstein entered the canal in an attempt to rescue Carlo.
Agent Goldstein was a five-year veteran of the United States Border Patrol and was assigned to the El Centro Sector's Indio Station. He is survived by his wife, two stepsons, parents, five siblings, and a granddaughter, who was born the night before his death.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 5 years
- Badge BPM01568
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
- Location California
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View all 262 ReflectionsGod bless you fir saving your partners life. I’m certain by tiday your brave K9 us sitting. Y your dude in heaven. God bless both if you and thank you both Fi your service.
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