At least 9 migrants drowned and dozens of others have been rescued after making an attempt to move the Rio Grande river from Mexico into the United States, officers stated Saturday.
US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) stated in a commentary that the drownings happened on Thursday, when a big team tried to move the Rio Grande close to Eagle Pass, Texas.
Thirty-seven folks have been rescued however the our bodies of 9 migrants have been discovered — 3 through Mexico government and 6 through US brokers.
A complete of 53 migrants have been detained on the United States aspect and Mexican officers on their aspect of the river picked up 39, CBP stated in a commentary.
No knowledge used to be supplied concerning the ages or nationalities of the migrants.
“The search continues for other possible victims,” CBP added.
A CBP reliable advised the Washington Post that the mass drowning gave the impression to be the worst in years alongside the Rio Grande.
Eagle Pass lies throughout the CBP’s Del Rio area, the place just about 50,000 migrants have been arrested remaining month, consistent with executive knowledge.
The town’s fireplace leader, Manuel Mello, advised the New York Times that the migrants have been swept away through robust currents a few mile south of the International Bridge that hyperlinks Eagle Pass with Piedras Negras, Mexico.
Mello famous that drownings had turn into widespread within the space, with as many as one in step with day.
Recent mass migrant deaths have highlighted the harmful adventure loads of 1000’s of take each and every yr attempting to achieve the United States from Mexico.
In June, over 50 folks died after being deserted in a sizzling scorching trailer in San Antonio, Texas.
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