The number of migrants dying from the heat on the US-Mexico border increases

Jason Owens, head of the US Border Patrol, tweeted: “Extreme heat continues to affect the Southwest border. Since the beginning of the year, our teams have rescued 5,091 people trapped in the extreme heat, while 103 irregular migrants have tragically died due to the hotter weather.” he used the phrases.

“Don’t risk your life crossing the border illegally,” Owens said of irregular immigrants trying to cross illegally from Mexico into the United States. he warned.

On the Twitter account of the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Unit, it was indicated that “thirst was the main cause of death” in the cases found on the Mexican border, and “13 irregular migrants lost life, 226 were rescued at the last minute” due to the extreme heat last week.

WHAT HAPPENED?

In weather forecast reports, temperatures in the southwestern US states near the Mexican border have been reported to have reached record levels recently.

In June 2022, it was determined that 53 irregular migrants left to die in a truck in Texas died of extreme heat and thirst. (AA)