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Extreme Heat Claims Lives of Migrants in Arizona Desert

Three Mexican migrants found dead near the Arizona-Mexico border as temperatures soar above 110°F, highlighting dangers of illegal crossings.

  • U.S. Border Patrol discovered the bodies after a rescue beacon was activated in the Sonoran Desert.
  • The deceased include two men and a teenage girl, while one migrant was found alive.
  • Officials report a significant rise in heat-related deaths in Arizona this year.
  • Smugglers are blamed for leading migrants into perilous conditions with little shade and extreme heat.
  • Authorities warn against illegal crossings, citing severe terrain and relentless summer heat.
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