[CharlesWayneCT]

According to the story, he drowned. There is no report of being shot, or having any sign of struggle. The report DOES say they are investigating.

His K-9 dog is just sitting by his car, that suggests he was NOT attacked, because if he had been attacked, the dog would have defended him, and probably been killed. You wouldn’t expect the dog to be sitting quietly by the car if there was an assailant. Doesn’t prove there wasn’t, but it could be the guy just slipped and fell into the water, or had a heart attack.

The date on this story appears to be 5/13, although the article is undated (that’s the “date” on the directory name).

[Rottweilerson]

I have a 140pd rottweiler dog, shes fit, well trained & very strong. One Police dog is no match for 5 or more men. the K9 was probley beaten almost to the point of death. I’m just putting it out there.

[deport]

Announcement from the Feds...... cause still under investigation.....

Border Patrol Agent Dies in Line of Duty

(Monday, May 14, 2007)

contacts for this news release

Indio, Calif. – A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol agent assigned to the El Centro Sector’s Indio Station died in the line of duty Friday afternoon while working along the Coachella Canal near Niland, California.

Agent Goldstein was reported missing after his service vehicle was found parked and idling along the Coachella Canal, with his service K-9 partner sitting alongside. A search and rescue operation was initiated immediately involving multiple local, state, and federal agencies. Sometime later, fellow Border Patrol agents discovered Agent Goldstein’s body floating in the canal.

Agent Goldstein died at the scene. He was 37-years old and a five-year veteran of the Border Patrol. The circumstances surrounding the death are currently under investigation by the Imperial County Sheriff’s Department.

The Border Patrol family has suffered a great loss with the death of Border Patrol Agent Richard Goldstein,” said Carl L. McClafferty, Chief Patrol Agent of the El Centro Sector. "The loss of such a promising young agent, bravely carrying out his duty, has created a great emptiness within our ranks. Our thoughts and prayers are now with his family, as we honor his courage and sacrifice."

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Contacts For This News Release

no address available at this time

El Centro Sector
Public Information Office

Phone:

(760) 352-3241

CBP Headquarters
Office of Public Affairs
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Room 3.4A
Washington, DC 20229

Phone:	(202) 344-1770 or (800) 826-1471
Fax:	(202) 344-1393

[machogirl]

how long had that dog been “sitting quietly”?

even a dog, after a while, however well trained, if it’s too long, will rest (or at least an old one will)