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5 Stowaways On Cargo Ship Jump Overboard In Attempt To Flee Officers In Delaware County, Officials Say

EDDYSTONE, Pa. (CBS) -- Chopper 3 was over a cargo ship at Penn Terminals in Eddystone. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson says during an enforcement on Monday afternoon, officers discovered five stowaways.

The agency says they tried to get away and jumped into the water.

The group was found, given medical treatment and detained.

Delaware County officials say the individuals' immigration status is unknown at this time.

Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates to this developing story. 

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