EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Two men were caught trying to cross the border illegally by sneaking under the border highway, the El Paso U.S. Border Patrol Chief posted on social media.

Officials said the two men used wood planks to sneak under the bridge between support beams, which are over 320 feet above the Border Highway.

Both were removed and transported to the port of entry for processing.

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