BORTAC Agents Detail Capture of 'Devil in the Ozarks' Fugitive

BORTAC: Elite Border Patrol Tactical Unit

• ⚡ BORTAC, the Border Patrol tactical unit, is an elite team trained at the border but increasingly deployed across the U.S. for high-risk operations.
• 🎯 They are called upon to pursue some of the country's most dangerous fugitives, leveraging their specialized skills.

The 'Devil in the Ozarks' Manhunt

• 🔍 The unit was deployed to track Grant Hardin, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," a former police chief convicted of rape and murder who escaped from prison.
• ⛰️ BORTAC agents arrived 12 days into the manhunt and navigated rugged terrain, applying skills honed on the southern border.
• 💡 One agent followed a hunch, climbing a ridge near the prison and eventually confronting Hardin.

Capture and Mission Success

• 🏃‍♂️ After identifying himself, the agent initiated a short foot chase, apprehending Hardin when he fell after about 30-40 yards.
• ✅ The capture brought relief to the community, ending nearly two weeks of uncertainty.
• 🤝 BORTAC's commander emphasizes their mission is to get to their objective, capture the target, and ensure everyone returns home safely.
• 🇺🇸 The operation highlights the team effort involved in protecting the American public and ensuring mission success.