FALFURRIAS, Texas – The remains of a young immigrant were found in a South Texas ranch after U.S. Border Patrol agents responded to a report of a deceased body.
According to a Border Patrol press release, the remains were located in Brooks County on Thursday.
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Brooks County Sheriff’s Office and Justice of the Peace Noralia Morales pronounced the subject deceased.
An identification card was located near the remains before the body was transported to a funeral home in Falfurrias.
The Border Patrol urges immigrants not to risk their lives by illegally entering the U.S. or by attempting to go around a checkpoint.
The public is encouraged to report suspicious activity at 800-863-9382.