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8 migrants drown as dozens are swept down Rio Grande

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Drownings have become an everyday occurrence in the Eagle Pass section of the river due to fierce currents. Read more at straitstimes.com.

AUSTIN, Texas - Eight migrants drowned and 37 others were rescued as they tried to cross the raging waters of the Rio Grande to reach the United States, administration officials said Friday.

After heavy rains, the Rio Grande is several feet higher than normal, and law enforcement officials have reported making a number of rescues, including some over the last weekend as migrants struggling to keep their heads above water were being dragged by turbulent currents. In addition to the eight migrants who died, 37 others were rescued, the statement said, among a total of 53 migrants taken into custody by US authorities at the scene.The fire chief in Eagle Pass, Mr Manuel Mello, said fierce currents had swept a number of migrants downstream as they attempted to cross about 1.6km south of the international bridge.

 

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