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Four Bodies Found in New Mexico Desert Near U.S.-Mexico Border

Extreme heat and dangerous conditions contribute to rising death toll among migrants crossing into the U.S..

  • U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered the bodies in the Sunland Park area after days of 100-degree temperatures.
  • Local authorities, including the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office, are investigating the deaths.
  • This incident adds to the 20 deaths reported in the region since May, highlighting the perilous journey for migrants.
  • Recent weeks have seen an increase in water rescues and fatalities in the Rio Grande, an unusual trend for the area.
  • Border Patrol has issued multiple heat advisories, warning of the severe risks associated with illegal crossings.
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