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9 migrants found dead in Texas river, Border Patrol says

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Eagle Pass Border Patrol look over the Rio Grande scanning the area illegal traffic, February 06, 2003. (Photo by Shaul Schwarz/Getty Images) At least nine migrants were found dead in the Rio Grande after dozens of people attempted a hazardous crossing near Eagle Pass, Texas, officials said.U.S.

Customs and Border Protection and Mexican officials made the discovery Thursday while responding to a large group of people crossing the river following days of heavy rains that had resulted in particularly swift currents.

U.S. officials recovered six bodies, while Mexican teams recovered three, according to a CBP statement.The agency said U.S. crews rescued 37 others from the river and detained 16 more, while Mexican officials took 39 migrants into custody.

Officials on both sides of the border continue searching for victims, the border agency said.CBP did not say what country or countries the migrants were from and did not provide any additional information on rescue and search operations.

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