Rising Temperatures Fuel Migrant Fatalities

The scorching heat in South Texas is contributing to the deaths of migrants attempting to cross the border from Mexico. More than 500 deaths have been confirmed this year, with many attributed to dehydration, heat stroke, or hypothermia. The extreme temperatures and suffocating humidity have made it dangerous for migrants traveling through the hot, barren shrub land. The Border Patrol has been posting warnings on social media, and advocacy organizations have seen a surge in caseloads. Deputy Don White of the Brooks County Sheriff's Office, who patrols the area, receives messages from desperate relatives of missing migrants. Tracking migrant deaths remains challenging, but efforts are being made to identify remains and provide answers to families.