Human Remains, Belongings Mark Migrants' Treacherous Trails to U.S.
Sep 6 2016, 3:24 pm ET
Human Remains, Belongings Mark Migrants' Treacherous Trails to U.S.
by Griselda Nevarez
TUCSON, Ariz. — Rosaries, toothbrushes, combs, cell phones and at times human remains mark the treacherous paths from Mexico to the U.S. that migrants continue to risk.
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The Colibrí Center for Human Rights, which works with the medical examiner's office and families to identify the bodies and remains, says the personal belongings help show who the migrants trying to cross the border were and the consequences they endured in making the dangerous trek across the desert, where the temperatures soar well above 100°F during the hot summer months.
The items, like the remains, are evidence of the human toll of the illegal migration and indicative of how much those seeking to get to the U.S. are willing to risk.
More:
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/human-remains-belongings-mark-migrants-treacherous-trails-u-s-n641531
