COLUMBUS, N.M. -- U.S. Border Patrol agents knows some people are willing to risk death to get across the border for the chance at a better life in the United States.

Tuesday agents installed rescue beacons in Southern New Mexico to give those who do get across the border a chance at rescue if they run into trouble on the way.

In the desert there are no buildings, nothing or no one to run to until now.

Border Patrol agents installing two rescue beacons in Columbus, New Mexico in hopes that a single life could benefit.

Used in Arizona for a few years now, the beacons have already saved more than 300 lives through spring of this year.

The Border Patrol said with the push of a button, an alarm will sound, and agents will come to the rescue.

They said too many times people will be left behind when they are smuggled into the country.

“Smugglers are ruthless. It's up to the individual to keep up with the smuggler. If they don't the smuggler is going to leave them behind. If the individual gets injured or they fall behind or if they're hungry or dehydrated what ever it may be they're going to find themselves in need,” said Border Patrol Agent Joe Romeo.

Five more beacons are planned for the border between Deming and Lordsburg. The illegal immigrant will be treated first and then assessed for immigration status.

The Border Patrol said the ultimate goal of the beacons is to save lives, not to send people back to Mexico.