Tragic Deaths of Migrants in Rio Grande Highlight Humanitarian Crisis

The bodies of two migrants, including a 3-year-old child, were found in the Rio Grande near the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas. The toddler was pronounced dead at a local hospital, while the other body is being investigated by the Maverick County Sheriff's Office. The deaths highlight the dangers faced by migrants crossing into the U.S., with heat exposure and drownings being the leading causes of migrant deaths along the southern border. Texas' floating barriers in the river have been a point of contention, with Democrats and advocates arguing that they increase the risk of drowning, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott maintains they are necessary to deter illegal entries.