On Monday, Texas officials revealed the tragic discovery of six undocumented immigrants who perished inside a shipping container near the southern border. The extreme heat is believed to have been a fatal factor.
The Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that the victims included three men, one woman, and a 14-year-old boy, all found lifeless at the Union Pacific Railyard in North Laredo.
The identity of the sixth individual remains unconfirmed at this time.
Investigators have traced the origins of the deceased to Mexico and Honduras.
Five of the six migrants have been identified, and authorities suspect hyperthermia as the cause of death, according to KABB.
Preliminary findings indicate that the 29-year-old woman succumbed to hyperthermia.
Six illegal immigrants were found dead Monday inside a shipping container in Texas. (KABB)
While formal medical exams for the remaining five people are pending, officials said it is “highly probable” that hyperthermia was the cause of death for the entire group.
Officials said the migrants were from Mexico and Honduras. (KABB)
The Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office is working in close coordination with the Mexican Consulate to contact the migrants’ families, confirm the final identity and assist with the repatriation process.
