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Guatemalan Man Hides in Tree, Faces Deportation Charges

5/3/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events in Texas, 29-year-old Guatemalan Raul Ical evaded immigration agents for nine hours by hiding in a tree. After fleeing a traffic stop, he was ultimately apprehended and now faces federal charges for illegal re-entry, having been deported 12 years prior. Activists rallied in support during the tense standoff.

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Story summary

In a dramatic turn of events in Texas, 29-year-old Guatemalan Raul Ical evaded immigration agents for nine hours by hiding in a tree. After fleeing a traffic stop, he was ultimately apprehended and now faces federal charges for illegal re-entry, having been deported 12 years prior. Activists rallied in support during the tense standoff.