Tragic Deaths of Migrants in Rio Grande Highlight Humanitarian Crisis

The bodies of two migrants, including a 3-year-old child, were found in the Rio Grande near the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas. The toddler was pronounced dead at a local hospital, while the other body is being investigated by the Maverick County Sheriff's Office. The deaths highlight the dangers faced by migrants crossing into the U.S., with heat exposure and drownings being the leading causes of migrant deaths along the southern border. Texas' floating barriers in the river have been a point of contention, with Democrats and advocates arguing that they increase the risk of drowning, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott maintains they are necessary to deter illegal entries.
- Bodies of 2 migrants, including 3-year-old boy, found in Rio Grande CBS News
- 3-year-old dies while crossing Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas ABC News
- Two migrants killed while attempting to cross Rio Grande NBC News
- Second tragic drowning in two days as man found dead in Del Rio WOAI
- Bodies of 2 migrants, including 3-year-old boy, pulled from Rio Grande just north of Eagle Pass amid record migrant surge New York Post
- View Full Coverage on Google News
Reading Insights
0
0
3 min
vs 4 min read
85%
750 → 110 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on CBS News