Texas, USA
two children Hondurans were rescued from the strong currents of the Bravo River, border division between the states of Coahuila, Mexico i Texas, United States.
As reported by the United States Border Patrol Sector of the Rio, The minors were refugees on an island in the river. It is unknown how they got there, leaving the question of a possible abandonment of those who helped them cross.
“Yesterday, our agents rescued these two Honduran children while patrolling the river”, Says the video published by the migration authorities of the River Sector.
For officers involved in the rescue they consider these images “stinging” no matter the circumstances of how they got there.
“The children sought refuge from the rapid current against an island in the Rio Grande. No matter the circumstances that brought them there alone, scenes like these are heartbreaking. I could not be more proud of our agents and the rescue work they are doing. doing it every day “. – Cap Skero.
The minors were placed in the custody of Migration, where their migratory status will be determined.
according to Unicef, In many cases, children travel alone through Mexico to the U.S. border to reunite with their relatives living in that country or looking for a better life.
Migrant children are vulnerable to situations that may violate their rights, such as: Being arrested, being exposed to organized crime or human trafficking, suffering violence and discrimination, going hungry or cold and not having access to health services.