7-year-old girl perishes in failed illegal crossing despite extensive efforts to rescue her
A 7-year-old girl has died after a “family group” of illegal aliens were swept away while crossing the Rio Grande into the U.S. over the weekend, authorities say.
The tragic incident unfolded at around 8 a.m. on Saturday morning in Eagle Pass, Texas.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) and supporting agencies were notified about a group of migrants who unsuccessfully attempted to cross the border river and were caught in the currents.
A TxDPS Tactical Marine Unit (TMU) pulled two minors from the water, both of whom were unresponsive.
DROWNING DETAILS: On 11/11, at 8:10 am, @TxDPS Tactical Marine Unit (TMU) & #FloridaFWC responded to a call from the TX National Guard regarding a family group swept away by the river current after attempting to cross the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass #ShelbyPark. A 17-year-old male… pic.twitter.com/JtXDeQn1zL
— Chris Olivarez (@LtChrisOlivarez) November 14, 2023
“A 17-year-old male was found & recovered from the river in critical condition,” TxDPS spokesman Lt. Chris Olivarez explained in a statement.
“At 9:05 am, DPS TMU recovered an unresponsive 7-year-old female child from the river. Both victims were transported to Fort Duncan Regional Hospital, where the 7-year-old succumbed to the drowning.”
While initial reports indicated only two children were involved, Olivarez’s update suggests a third victim may still be missing.
Tragedy strikes again! A mother & 2 children are swept away by the Rio Grande river. Agents & partners pulled them from the water & performed CPR on the young girl. We are praying for the best.
This is what our agents see everyday & why they ALWAYS move mountains to save lives. pic.twitter.com/KA89vHVNNy
— Chief Jason Owens (@USBPChief) November 11, 2023
An investigation is ongoing.
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