Human Remains, Belongings Mark Migrants' Treacherous Trails to U.S.

[Judi Lynn]

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

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/1016166651

[Xipe Totec]

1. This is my cousin. He disappeared seven years ago.

Crossing the border into the US near Juarez, Mexico.

His family has not heard from him since.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1278829648803455

He used to be a damned good sea captain off the coast of Oregon. They hired him because he could always find where the fish were.

[Judi Lynn]

2. Horrible hearing this. So painful for his loved ones. He had such a kind face.

Looked like someone who really had it all together, too, disciplined, organized, thoughtful of others, intelligent.

No part of this is good, it has probably been a horrendous seven years.

Best wishes to you, the others of his family in healing from this tragic loss.