Girl's solo journey to US border shows risks parents take [7 year old]

[demmiblue]

MISSION, Texas (AP) — The Honduran girl, 7 years old and surrounded by strangers in the pre-dawn darkness, was determined to keep pace with the other migrants headed for the U.S. border.

Her father, she told an Associated Press journalist, had traveled with her by bus for 22 days across Mexico. Then, he went back to their homeland -- but not before he placed her in the hands of a young man who was to help her cross the river into Texas.

“He just said to go on my own and take care of myself,” she said.

What happened to the man who was to be her guide is unclear, but the pony-tailed girl met up with a group and pressed on, vigorously swinging her arms to keep up as they trekked north through the Rio Grande Valley on Sunday under a half-moon. Temperatures had dipped into the mid-50s; the girl wore a yellow jacket decorated with cartoonish drawings of trains, and a black mask to protect her from COVID-19.

https://apnews.com/article/7-year-old-girl-solo-journey-migrants-us-border-e20532411e351499fffcc79beddab83a

God damn. Be well, sweet girl.

[pidge]

1. If parents did this in the US they would be arrested.

[demmiblue]

3. G

F
Y

Also, bless your heart.

[lpbk2713]

2. It was probably a life or death decision for her parents.

They knew she didn't have a future in Honduras so they thought it was
worth a try sending her to the USA. It's a hell of a scary story though.

[demmiblue]

4. I can't even imagine what an impossible situation it is for some.

[crickets]

5. My heart breaks for her, and her parents.

What a horrible experience to go through. I hope her relative in South Carolina is found and that she will be able to stay with them.

[Hortensis]

6. She's a fortunate one. Tough, resilient little girl, too. She'll be okay. nt